High-sensitivity c-reactive protein and gamma-glutamyl transferase levels are synergistically associated with metabolic syndrome in community-dwelling persons

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events. Increased high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels are associated with MetS and its components. Changes in gamma-glutamyl transf...

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Main Authors: Takayama Shuzo, Kusunoki Tomo, Miki Tetsuro, Kohara Katsuhiko, Tabara Yasuharu, Kawamoto Ryuichi, Abe Masanori, Katoh Tateaki, Ohtsuka Nobuyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/9/1/87