Article
LTA 252G allele containing haplotype block is associated with high serum C-reactive protein levels.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Sept 2004
Suzuki Gen, Izumi Shizue, Hakoda Masayuki, Takahashi Norio
Abstract excerpt
C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory biomarker, is a predictor of future risk for cardiovascular disease. Hypothetically, the levels of inflammatory response to microbial and lifestyle-related factors are influenced by genetic factors. LT-alpha is a proinflammatory cytokine that plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in mice. We examined the association between gene polymorphism of...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
