Soluble P-Selectin Is Released Into the Coronary Circulation After Coronary Spasm

1995100 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Koichi Kaikita · Kumamoto University

Hisao Ogawa · Kumamoto University

Hirofumi Yasue · Kumamoto University

Tomohiro Sakamoto · Kumamoto University

Hisakazu Suefuji · Kumamoto University

Hitoshi Sumida · Kumamoto University

Ken Okumura ·

Abstract

Our data indicate that soluble P-selectin is released into the coronary circulation after coronary artery spasm. We conclude that coronary artery spasm may induce the leukocyte adhesion in the coronary circulation and may lead to myocardial damage.

Topics & Keywords

Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 92, Issue 7, pp. 1726-1730

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.92.7.1726

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