The role of cytokines in cardiovascular disease in menopause

G. Camilleri *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta

M. Borg *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta

S. Brincat *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta

P. Schembri-Wismayer *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta

M. Brincat *Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta

J. Calleja-AgiusDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mater Dei Hospital, Malta

Abstract

Various studies suggest that increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines play a key role in the declining ovarian function and the resulting complications associated with menopause. In this review article, the authors outline the role of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in cardiovascular disease during menopause.

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