Increased circulating chemerin in patients with advanced carotid stenosis
Abstract Background Chemerin is an adipokine which plays a crucial role in atherosclerosis. Here, we examined whether circulating chemerin is enhanced in patients with advanced carotid stenosis. Methods Chemerin was quantified in 178 patients prior to carotid end arterectomy (CEA) and in age- and ge...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0803-7 |