Biomarkers of premature atherosclerosis.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein and a biochemical marker with important prognostic value for cardiovascular events. Interleukins IL-1 and IL-6 are implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and are associated with CRP. Apolipoproteins ApoA-I and ApoB are the main lipid meta...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2009
|