Osteoprotegerin and coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria

Henrik Reinhard, Mads Nybo, Peter R Hansen, Niels Wiinberg, Andreas Kjær, Claus L Petersen, Kaj Winther, Hans-Henrik Parving, Lars Melholt Rasmussen, Peter Rossing, Peter Jacobsen

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Abstract

Plasma osteoprotegerin (P-OPG) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease in diabetic and other populations. OPG is a bone-related glycopeptide produced by vascular smooth muscle cells and increased P-OPG may reflect arterial damage. We investigated the correlation between P-OPG and coronary artery disease (CAD) in asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCardiovascular Diabetology
Vol/bind10
Sider (fra-til)70
ISSN1475-2840
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2011

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