Table 2 Effects of helium in ischemic human tissue
From: Gaseous mediators: an updated review on the effects of helium beyond blowing up balloons
Release of secreted membrane factors and microparticles that are enriched in caveolae/caveolins | |
Protecting human endothelium against ischaemia/reperfusion damage | |
No changes in post-occlusive hyperaemic reactions in human endothelium | |
Not any protective effect on post-operative troponin release after coronary artery bypass surgery | |
No effect on the responsiveness of the human innate and early adaptive immune system |