Galectin-3 Plasma Levels Are Associated with Risk Profiles in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Galectin-3 Plasma Levels Are Associated with Risk Profiles in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Galectin-3 is a circulating biomarker of fibrosis whose prognostic role in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has not been fully explored. We undertook a pilot study to evaluate the relationship between galectin-3 plasma levels and validated risk scores in PAH. The study included 70 PAH patients...

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Main Authors: Laura Scelsi, Stefano Ghio, Benedetta Matrone, Letizia Mannucci, Catherine Klersy, Serenella Valaperta, Annalisa Turco, Alessandra Greco, Giuseppe Derosa, Luigi Oltrona Visconti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
pulmonary arterial hypertension
galectin-3
prognosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/10/11/857

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