Low levels of IgM antibodies to oxidized cardiolipin increase and high levels decrease risk of cardiovascular disease among 60-year olds: a prospective study

Low levels of IgM antibodies to oxidized cardiolipin increase and high levels decrease risk of cardiovascular disease among 60-year olds: a prospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antibodies against cardiolipin (aCL) are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We here determine the role of antibodies against oxidized CL (aOxCL).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>One third of...

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Main Authors: Su Jun, Hua Xiang, Vikström Max, Leander Karin, Gigante Bruna, Hellenius Mai-Lis, de Faire Ulf, Frostegård Johan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiolipin
Oxidation
Antibodies
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/13/1

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