Association between human cartilage glycoprotein 39 (YKL-40) and arterial stiffness in essential hypertension
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>YKL-40, a proposed marker of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, is associated with atherosclerosis and an increased cardiovascular mortality in the general population. However, the relationship between YKL-40 and arterial stif...
Main Authors: | Ma Wei-hong, Wang Xiu-ling, Du Yi-meng, Wang Yi-biao, Zhang Yan, Wei De-e, Guo Lin-lin, Bu Pei-Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-05-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/35 |
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