کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1969369 | 1538891 | 2011 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectivesOsteoprotegerin (OPG) and osteopontin (OPN) are bone metabolism biomarkers which are involved in the regulation of vascular calcification processes and prediction of future adverse cardiac events.Design and methodsOPG, OPN levels and classic risk factors were determined in 130 asymptomatic and hypertensive subjects. Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated.ResultsThe hypertensive subjects had elevated OPG, OPN, fibrinogen, CRP and fasting glucose levels in comparison to the normotensive ones. There were significant correlations between age, CRP and OPG. Multiple regression analysis showed that as well as inflammation (CRP), age and hypertension were predictors of increased OPG levels. OPN increase was correlated with CRP and glucose levels. The AUCs were similar for OPG and OPG biomarkers.ConclusionsPlasma OPG and OPN levels were significantly associated with inflammation and arterial hypertension. They might be useful as additional biomarkers for monitoring endothelial dysfunction and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases.
Journal: Clinical Biochemistry - Volume 44, Issues 10–11, July 2011, Pages 826–831