The relationship between leptin and lipids in atherosclerosis.
Indian Heart J
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2002 Nov-Dec; 54(6): 692-6
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study aimed to examine the extent to which leptin, alone or in combination with other risk factors, may be an independent marker for myocardial infarction in a region with a high incidence of cardiovascular disease. METHODS ANDRESULTS:
Leptin levels were measured by the ELISA method, while plasma lipids and lipoproteins were measured by conventional methods. Leptin levels were significantly higher in the patient than in the control group. Serum total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, lipoprotein (a) and apolipoprotein B showed a significant correlation with leptin, while high-density lipoprotein showed an inverse relation.CONCLUSIONS:
Our results suggest that leptin may be one factor operating in the metabolic alteration taking place during myocardial infarction, and is a possible risk factor.
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Assunto principal:
Apolipoproteínas
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Arteriosclerose
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Humanos
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Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática
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Fatores de Risco
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Lipoproteína(a)
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Leptina
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Lipídeos
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Infarto do Miocárdio
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian heart j
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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