Published June 2006 | Version v1
Journal article

Clinical significance of measurement of changes of plasma ET and E-selectin contents after treatment in patients with essential hypertension

Creators

  • 1. Lianyungang East Hospital, Lianyungang (China)

Description

Objective: To investigate the changes of plasma ET and E-selectin contents after treatment in patients with essential hypertension. Methods: Plasma ET (with RIA). E-selectin (with ELISA) contents were measured in 39 patients with essential hypertension both before and after treatment as well as in 35 controls. Results: Plasma ET and E-selectin levels were significantly higher than those in controls (P<0.01) before treatment. After 3 months' treatment the plasma ET and E-selectin contents in the patients were not much different from those in the controls (P>0.05). Conclusion: Abnormally high plasma ET and E-selectin levels were one of the main pathophysiologic changes in essential hypertension and might be of prognostic importance. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioimmunology
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 195-196
ISSN
1008-9810

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Notes
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