Pneumonia induced rise in glucagon promotes endothelial damage and vascular thrombogenicity
P. Ramezani Rad, V. Nageswaran, L. Peters, L. Reinshagen, J. Roessler, S. Simmons, E. Asmus, C. Wittig, M. C. Brack, G. Nouailles, E. Van der Vorst, S. L. Maas, K. Sonnenschein, B. J. H. Verhaar, R. Szulcek, , A. Haghikia
This study shows that pneumonia increases glucagon levels, which damages endothelial cells and promotes blood clotting, leading to cardiovascular issues.
bioRxiv · May 3, 2024 · PreprintPhysiology