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Circulating level of fibroblast growth factor 21 is independently associated with the risks of unstable angina pectoris.
Bioscience reports - 31 Oct 2018
Cheng Jing, Su Xing, Qiao Lei, Zhai Chungang, Chen Wenqiang
Abstract excerpt
There is increasing evidence that serum adipokine levels are associated with higher risks of cardiovascular diseases. As an important adipokine, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has been demonstrated to be associated with atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, circulating level of FGF21 in patients with angina pectoris has not yet been investigated. Circulating FGF21 level was examined in...
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