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...

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Main Authors: Kampoli, A, Tousoulis, D, Antoniades, C, Siasos, G, Stefanadis, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009