Neointimal hyperplasia, induced by an inflammatory reaction after deendothelialisation of the vessel wall during catheter intervention, is the key mechanism of restenosis after percutaneous, transluminal revascularisation. Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) is one of the most potent naturally occuring inhibitors of inflammation. In the present study overexpression of IL-1ra for the inhibition of the neointimal hyperplasia was developed. Suppression of the IL-1 mediated release of IL-6 from endothelial cells demonstrated the efficacy of the overexpressed IL-1ra.
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Neointimal hyperplasia, induced by an inflammatory reaction after deendothelialisation of the vessel wall during catheter intervention, is the key mechanism of restenosis after percutaneous, transluminal revascularisation. Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) is one of the most potent naturally occuring inhibitors of inflammation. In the present study overexpression of IL-1ra for the inhibition of the neointimal hyperplasia was developed. Suppression of the IL-1 mediated release of IL-6 fr...
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