Homocysteine and lipid profile in children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An increased concentration of plasma homocysteine (Hcy) has toxic effects on vascular endothelium. This seems to be a risk factor of cardiovascular disease, premature stroke and venous thrombosis. The risk is higher in coincidence wi...

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Main Authors: Len Claudio A, Galdieri Luciano C, Guerra-Shinohara Elvira M, D'Almeida Vânia, Gonçalves Marcela, Hilário Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal
Online Access:http://www.ped-rheum.com/content/5/1/2