Autoimmunity in myocardial infarction

Int J Cardiol. 2006 Sep 10;112(1):21-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.05.009. Epub 2006 Jul 11.

Abstract

Myocardial infarction is associated with an immune response. Physiological inflammation response causes self-repair and protection, while pathological autoimmune response leads to ventricular remodeling and heart failure. Laying emphasis on regulating the immune function may become a new target for the prevention of heart failure after myocardial infarction. This review focuses on the mechanism of immune-mediated ventricular remodeling and the immune therapy after myocardial infarction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Autoantigens / immunology
  • Autoimmunity*
  • Cell Differentiation / immunology
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Heart Failure / immunology
  • Heart Failure / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Cellular
  • Immunotherapy
  • Inflammation Mediators / metabolism
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications
  • Myocardial Infarction / immunology*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Ventricular Remodeling / immunology

Substances

  • Autoantigens
  • Inflammation Mediators