Table 2.

Hemodynamic and microvascular parameters in trauma- and tumor necrosis factor-α–induced inflammation

Mouse genotypeMice (n)Venules (n)Diameter (μm)Centerline velocity (μm/s)Wall shear rate (s−1)Systemic blood pressure (mmHg)
Untreated       
 Core 2−/− 11 62 35  ±  1 3600  ±  300 1200  ±  100 95  ±  6 
 Control 25 32  ±  1 4000  ±  400 1500  ±  150 100  ±  4 
TNF-treated       
 Core 2−/− 11 55 37  ±  1 2900  ±  310 830  ±  100 81  ±  4  
 Control 11 43 37  ±  1 3500  ±  410 1020  ±  120 87  ±  7 
Mouse genotypeMice (n)Venules (n)Diameter (μm)Centerline velocity (μm/s)Wall shear rate (s−1)Systemic blood pressure (mmHg)
Untreated       
 Core 2−/− 11 62 35  ±  1 3600  ±  300 1200  ±  100 95  ±  6 
 Control 25 32  ±  1 4000  ±  400 1500  ±  150 100  ±  4 
TNF-treated       
 Core 2−/− 11 55 37  ±  1 2900  ±  310 830  ±  100 81  ±  4  
 Control 11 43 37  ±  1 3500  ±  410 1020  ±  120 87  ±  7 

Diameters, centerline velocity, wall shear rate, and systolic blood pressure are presented as mean ± SEM of all investigated venules.

TNF indicates tumor necrosis factor.

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