Pneumonia induced rise in glucagon promotes endothelial damage and vascular thrombogenicity
Pegah Ramezani Rad, Vanasa Nageswaran, Lisa Peters, Leander Reinshagen, Johann Roessler, Szandor Simmons, Erik Asmus, Corey Wittig, Markus C. Brack, Geraldine Nouailles, Emiel P. C. van der Vorst, Sanne Lidewij Maas, Kristina Sonnenschein, Barbara J. H. Verhaar, Robert Szulcek, , Arash Haghikia
This study shows that pneumonia increases glucagon levels, which damages endothelial cells and promotes blood clotting, leading to cardiovascular issues.
Circulation Research · Oct 1, 2024Peer-reviewedPhysiology