Analysis of cytomegalovirus-specific T-cell responses in patients with hypertension: comparison of assay methods and antigens

• Main Authors: Jong-Chan Youn (Author), Jun Yong Kim (Author), Min Kyung Jung (Author), Hee Tae Yu (Author), Su-Hyung Park (Author), In-Cheol Kim (Author), Sun Ki Lee (Author), Suk-Won Choi (Author), Seongwoo Han (Author), Kyu-Hyung Ryu (Author), Sungha Park (Author), Eui-Cheol Shin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Recent studies suggest an association between cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and hypertension. In the present study, we used a variety of antigens and different assay methods to investigate the relationship between CMV-specific T-cell responses and arterial stiffness in patients...