Association of chemerin mRNA expression in human epicardial adipose tissue with coronary atherosclerosis

Association of chemerin mRNA expression in human epicardial adipose tissue with coronary atherosclerosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Growing evidence suggests that epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) may play a key role in the pathogenesis and development of coronary artery disease (CAD) by producing several inflammatory adipokines. Chemerin, a novel adipokine, has be...

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Main Authors: Wang Linjie, Zhang Xiaoxia, Gao Feng, Lai Yongqiang, Gong Fengying, Zhang Fuzhuang, Mi Shuhua, Gao Xiuying, Tao Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Epicardial adipose tissue
Chemerin
Adipokine
Atherosclerosis
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/87

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