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Several stimuli common to hypertension stimulate antigen presenting cells to activate T cells, which in turn produce cytokines including TNFα, IL-17A and IFNγ. These activated T cells infiltrate the kidney and vasculature, where they promote sodium retention, vasoconstriction and local tissue damage, leading to worsening hypertension.
