Plasma Dephosphorylated-Uncarboxylated Matrix Gla-Protein in Systemic Sclerosis Patients: Biomarker Potential for Vascular Calcification and Inflammation

Plasma Dephosphorylated-Uncarboxylated Matrix Gla-Protein in Systemic Sclerosis Patients: Biomarker Potential for Vascular Calcification and Inflammation

Background: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients face an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), even when classic cardiovascular risk factors are considered. Plasma dephosphorylated-uncarboxylated Matrix Gla-protein (dp-ucMGP), an inactive form of MGP, is associated with increased CVD risk. Smo...

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Main Authors: Judith Potjewijd, Rachid Tobal, Karin A. Boomars, Vanessa V. P. M. van Empel, Femke de Vries, Jan G. M. C. Damoiseaux, Leon J. Schurgers, Pieter van Paassen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
systemic sclerosis
Matrix Gla Protein
cardiovascular risk
biomarker
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/23/3526

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