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The role of C-reactive protein in cardiovascular disease risk
Abstract
The genesis of an atherosclerotic plaque depends on interplay of cellular components of the immune system such as monocytes, cytokines, and cell adhesion molecules with lipids, platelets and endothelial cells. Thus, inflammation may play a pivotal role in the propagation of coronary artery disease. Several reports have linked inflammation and cardiovascular risk, particularly a novel acute inflammatory peptide, C-reactive protein (CRP), with...
Paper Details
Title
The role of C-reactive protein in cardiovascular disease risk
Published Date
Jul 1, 1999
Journal
Volume
1
Issue
2
Pages
99 - 104
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