EFFECTS OF HYPERBARIC, HYPEROXIA, PRESSURE AND HYPOXIA ON CD38 AND CD157 EXPRESSION IN ISOLATED PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONOCYTES: IN VITRO STUDY.

Changes in oxygen levels and pressure, specifically through hyperbaric oxygen, hyperoxia, and hypoxia treatments, demonstrably alter monocyte behavior and the expression of surface epitopes. These alterations could play a significant role in conditions where monocytes are implicated. The data aligns with existing research highlighting the influence of oxygen tension on cellular proliferation and protein production. Consequently, these findings underscore the potential importance of controlled oxygen administration, whether normobaric or hyperbaric, in clinical settings.