Abstract
Recent studies have emphasized the importance of biologically active molecules, termed cytokines, in the development and progression of the syndrome of chronic heart failure. This article summarizes a glossary of major cytokines and other cytokine-related inflammatory factors implicated in the pathophysiology of chronic heart failure, describing the source of their synthesis and factors regulating their secretion and analyzing their biologic effects on the cardiovascular system.
MeSH terms
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Chronic Disease
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Cytokines / physiology*
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Fas Ligand Protein
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Heart Failure / blood*
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Heart Failure / physiopathology
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Humans
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Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 / physiology
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Interleukins / physiology
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Membrane Glycoproteins / physiology
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Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor / physiology
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Risk Factors
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / physiology
Substances
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Cytokines
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FASLG protein, human
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Fas Ligand Protein
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Interleukins
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Membrane Glycoproteins
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Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
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Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1