Effect of Propofol on the Production of Inflammatory Cytokines by Human Polarized Macrophages

• Main Authors: Tsukasa Kochiyama (Author), Xiaojia Li (Author), Hitoshi Nakayama (Author), Madoka Kage (Author), Yui Yamane (Author), Kenji Takamori (Author), Kazuhisa Iwabuchi (Author), Eiichi Inada (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Macrophages are key immune system cells involved in inflammatory processes. Classically activated (M1) macrophages are characterized by strong antimicrobicidal properties, whereas alternatively activated (M2) macrophages are involved in wound healing. Severe inflammation can induce postoperative com...