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Mannose-binding lectin as a risk factor for acute coronary syndromes.
Annals of medicine - 1 Jan 2009
Pesonen Erkki, Hallman Mikko, Sarna Seppo, Andsberg Eva, Haataja Ritva, Meri Seppo, Persson Kenneth, Puolakkainen Mirja, Ohlin Hans, Truedsson Lennart
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a multifunctional protein involved in innate immunity. We tested whether MBL and elevated viral and bacterial antibodies were risk factors for acute coronary events. DESIGN: Controlled cohort study. METHODS: A total of 354 patients with unstable angina pectoris (UA) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were compared with 334 paired controls. RESULTS: Enterovirus titres...
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