Cytokine and microbiota profiles in obesity-related hypertension patients
María Magdalena Aguirre-García,
Amedeo Amedei,
Paulina Hernández-Ruiz
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundSystemic arterial hypertension is linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases on a global scale. In Mexico, nearly half of adults in vulnerable conditions experience hypertension. Imbalance in the oral and intestinal microbiota composition has been observed in patients with hypertension, documented by a decrease of bacteria producing short-chain fatty acids, which play a critical role in blood pressure regulation.AimTo examine the cytokines’ profile and assess the characteristics of oral a… Show more
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