Osteoprotegerin and coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>Plasma osteoprotegerin (P-OPG) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease in diabetic and other populations. OPG is a bone-related glycopeptide produced by vascular smooth muscle cells and increased P-OPG may reflect arteri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-07-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/70 |