Article
Tumor necrosis factor-α -863 C/A promoter polymorphism affects the inflammatory response after cardiac surgery.
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery - 1 Jul 2011
Boehm Johannes, Hauner Katharina, Grammer Joachim, Dietrich Wulf, Wagenpfeil Stefan, Braun Siegmund, Lange Rüdiger, Bauernschmitt Robert
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) initiates an inflammatory response that shows a wide inter-individual range and determines postoperative morbidity. Previous research suggests that genetic diversity contributes to individual susceptibility to perioperative trauma and stress. Nevertheless, the genetic triggering of the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) release remains unclear. We...
Topics
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Humans
- Inflammation
- Inflammation Mediators
- Middle Aged
