Abstract
YKL-40 is a glycoprotein secreted by macrophages and neutrophils in tissues with inflammation. Plasma YKL-40 is increased in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and associated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Furthermore, plasma YKL-40 seems related to the number of diseased main vessels in patients with stable CAD. The aim was to further study the relation between YKL-40 and stenosis degree, stenosis type and actual ischemia in stable CAD patients.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 439-47 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0036-5513 |
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Publication status | Published - 2011 |