Linking observational and genetic approaches to determine the role of C-reactive protein in coronary disease risk
Inflammation may contribute to atherogenesis. C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase protein whose circulating concentrations provide an index of infection or inflammation. Prospective studies have consistently shown associations of CRP among apparently healthy individuals with risk of future hy...
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University College London (University of London)
2007
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.487763 |