Anti-Apolipoprotein A-1 IgG Levels Predict Coronary Artery Calcification in Obese but Otherwise Healthy Individuals

We aimed at determining whether anti-apolipoprotein (apo) A-1 IgG levels are independent predictors of coronary artery calcification (CAC) and coronary endothelial dysfunction in obese and nonobese subjects without cardiovascular disease. 48 nonobese and 43 obese subjects were included. CAC score wa...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Quercioli, Fabrizio Montecucco, Katia Galan, Osman Ratib, Pascale Roux-Lombard, Sabrina Pagano, François Mach, Thomas H. Schindler, Nicolas Vuilleumier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/243158