Expression of an activated form of integrin beta2 chain CD18 in cardiac surgical operations

Abstract

The relative and absolute number of leukocytes expressing activated form of beta2 integrin chain (CD18) recognized by MEM-148 antibody is significantly deminished after cardiac surgery being non-significantly different between 'on-pump' and 'off-pump' patients.

Keywords

• cardiac surgery
• cardiopulmonary bypass
• meloid cells
• activation MEM-148