Implications of C1q/TNF-related protein-3 (CTRP-3) and progranulin in patients with acute coronary syndrome and stable angina pectoris

Implications of C1q/TNF-related protein-3 (CTRP-3) and progranulin in patients with acute coronary syndrome and stable angina pectoris

BACKGROUND C1q/TNF-related protein-3 (CTRP-3), an adiponectin paralog, and progranulin were recently identified as novel adipokines which may link obesity with glucose dysregulation and subclinical inflammation. We analyzed the relationship between CTRP-3, progranulin and coronary artery disease (CAD) in Korean men and women. METHODS Circulating CTRP-3 and progranulin levels were examined in ...

Association of serum C1q/TNF-related protein-3 (CTRP-3) in patients with coronary artery disease

BACKGROUND Recent studies have demonstrated that complement C1q tumor necrosis factor related proteins (CTRPs) have diverse biological influences on the cardiovascular system. CTRP 3 is a member of the CTRP superfamily, which may play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD). Here, we investigated whether serum levels of CTRP 3 are associated with the prevalence and t...

Comparison between Revascularization and Optimal Medical Therapy in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris

Background and Purpose: Regarding usefulness of revascularization versus optimal medical therapy in patients with stable angina pectoris, data are challenging. The aim of this 12-month follow-up study was to compare the survival benefit associated with revascularization versus optimal medical therapy on the patients with stable angina pectoris. Materials and Methods: A prospective clinical s...

Anticardiolipin and Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Iraqi Patients with Angina Pectoris

Clinical implications of increased Nogo-B levels in patients with acute coronary syndromes and stable angina pectoris.

Although the relationship between arteriosclerosis and inflammatory response has been recognized in recent years, little is known regarding the change in plasma Nogo-B in coronary artery disease (CAD). Thus, we investigated the expression levels of Nogo-B in CAD patients and examined this relation with disease stages. We recruited 92 CAD patients including 64 with acute coronary syndromes (ACS)...