Serum Osteoprotegerin Levels and the Vascular Reactivity Index in Patients with Hypertension
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Osteoprotegerin (OPG), a soluble glycoprotein found in serum, has been associated with both the presence and severity of atherosclerosis. OPG is regarded as the mediator in the process of vascular endothelial dysfunction. Impaired endothelial function ha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/10/1794 |