Sentences with phrase «sends inflammatory cytokines»

«Small injuries to the vascular wall that can be caused by anything from high blood pressure to toxins attract all sorts of metabolic riff - raff, from bacteria to oxidized (damaged) LDL particles; the immune system sends inflammatory cytokines to the area, and more oxidation and inflammation takes place eventually resulting in the growth of plaque and, ultimately, to an increased risk for heart disease.

The immune system responds by sending inflammatory cytokines to the «rescue,» eventually resulting in plaque and an increased risk for heart disease.