C-Reactive Protein, Endothelial Function and Genetic Influence: Association with Obesity

Obesity is a multifactor chronic disease and its incidence has been increasing over the years and is being considered a public health problem. It is characterized by a chronic state of low grade inflammation, in which the C-reactive protein levels are usually increased. This inflammatory process can...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira Multidisciplinar - ReBraM /Brazilian Multidisciplinay Journal
Main Authors: Fabiana Guichard de Abreu, Leandro Silva de Lemos, Alana Schraiber Colato, Niara da Silva Medeiros, Marilu Fiegenbaum, Caroline Dani, Alessandra Peres, Jerri Luiz Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Maria Lúcia Ribeiro, 2013-06-01
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Online Access:http://www.revistarebram.com/index.php/revistauniara/article/view/44