Level of SP-, SE-selectin, monocyte chemotactic peptide and endotelin-1 in the LDL-apheresis

Abstrakt

Levels of soluble forms of E-, P-selectin, endotelin-1 and monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP-1) were examined in the process of extracorporeal cholesterol elimination by LDL-apheresis. It is an increased level of P-selectin in the blood of patients with FH in spite of long-term intensive treatment.

Immediately after the LDL-apheresis decreases P-selectin, MCP-1 and endotelin-1 significantly.

Klíčová slova

• selectin
• monocyte chemotactic peptide
• endotelin