Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2893641 | Atherosclerosis | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Elevated MMP-1 and hs-CRP, but not low adiponectin concentrations, could predict the presence of advanced coronary atherosclerosis. In addition, MMP-1 may serve as a more specific marker for significant CAD independent of hs-CRP.
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Authors
Juey-Jen Hwang, Wei-Shiung Yang, Fu-Tien Chiang, Ming-Fong Chen, Hung-Ju Lin, Por-Jau Huang, Sandy Huey-Jen Hsu, Sung-Kuei Lai, Yen-Wen Wu,