Potential Relation between Plasma BDNF Levels and Human Coronary Plaque Morphology

Potential Relation between Plasma BDNF Levels and Human Coronary Plaque Morphology

Coronary artery disease (CAD) patients are at high ischemic risk, and new biomarkers reflecting atherosclerotic disease severity and coronary plaque vulnerability are required. The Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) affects endothelial and macrophage activation suggesting its involvement in at...

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Main Authors: Patrizia Amadio, Nicola Cosentino, Sonia Eligini, Simone Barbieri, Calogero Claudio Tedesco, Leonardo Sandrini, Marta Zarà, Franco Fabiocchi, Giampaolo Niccoli, Giulia Magnani, Francesco Fracassi, Filippo Crea, Fabrizio Veglia, Giancarlo Marenzi, Silvia Stella Barbieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
BDNF
plaque morphology
plaque vulnerability
OCT
CAD
stable angina
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/6/1010

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