Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein is associated with arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein is associated with arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-binding protein (LBP) is an acute-phase reactant that mediates immune responses triggered by LPS. Recent evidence indicates the association of circulating LBP levels with obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we aimed to investiga...

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Main Authors: Takeshi Sakura, Tomoaki Morioka, Atsushi Shioi, Yoshinori Kakutani, Yuya Miki, Yuko Yamazaki, Koka Motoyama, Katsuhito Mori, Shinya Fukumoto, Tetsuo Shoji, Masanori Emoto, Masaaki Inaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein
Arterial stiffness
Pulse wave velocity
Type 2 diabetes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12933-017-0545-3

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