Plasma concentrations of osteopontin, but not thrombin-cleaved osteopontin, are associated with the presence and severity of nephropathy and coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Plasma concentrations of osteopontin, but not thrombin-cleaved osteopontin, are associated with the presence and severity of nephropathy and coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to assess possible associations between osteopontin (OPN), and thrombin-cleaved (N-half) OPN, and nephropathy and coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitu...

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Main Authors: Zhang Ruiyan, Zhang Qi, Wang Wei, Lu Lin, Sano Motoaki, Yan Xiaoxiang, Wang Lingjie, Chen Qiujing, Fukuda Keiichi, Shen Weifeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/9/1/70

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