Macrophage Polarization in th Aorta Following IL-6 Infusion
School Name
Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Cell and Molecular Biology
Presentation Type
Mentored
Abstract
The goal of this summer research was to establish the prevalence of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory macrophages in the aortic ring samples of mice that were infused with Interleukin-6. Furthermore, this research could possibly give more insight into the signals that initiate and promote aneurysm growth in humans that are afflicted with abdominal aortic aneurysms, also known as AAA. Through the use of antigen retrieval and immunohistochemistry, results were obtained, but the results were contrary to what was expected.
Recommended Citation
Ebai, Joseph, "Macrophage Polarization in th Aorta Following IL-6 Infusion" (2018). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 17.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2018/all/17
Location
Neville theater
Start Date
4-14-2018 11:45 AM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Macrophage Polarization in th Aorta Following IL-6 Infusion
Neville theater
The goal of this summer research was to establish the prevalence of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory macrophages in the aortic ring samples of mice that were infused with Interleukin-6. Furthermore, this research could possibly give more insight into the signals that initiate and promote aneurysm growth in humans that are afflicted with abdominal aortic aneurysms, also known as AAA. Through the use of antigen retrieval and immunohistochemistry, results were obtained, but the results were contrary to what was expected.
