| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2894405 | Atherosclerosis | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The present study demonstrates lower serum OPG levels in persons with subclinical echogenic carotid plaques and identified an inverse relation between serum OPG and plaque echogenicity. The findings support the concept that OPG may play an important role in arterial calcification.
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Authors
Anders Vik, Ellisiv B. Mathiesen, Ann-Trude W. Notø, Baldur Sveinbjørnsson, Jan Brox, John-Bjarne Hansen,