Emerging role of myeloperoxidase and oxidant stress markers in cardiovascular risk assessment
ML Brennan, SL Hazen - Current opinion in lipidology, 2003 - journals.lww.com
ML Brennan, SL Hazen
Current opinion in lipidology, 2003•journals.lww.comThe inflammatory protein myeloperoxidase is present, active and mechanistically poised to
participate in the initiation and progression of cardiovascular disease. The many links
between myeloperoxidase, oxidation and cardiovascular disease suggest this leukocyte
protein may have clinical utility in risk stratification for cardiovascular disease status and
outcomes.
participate in the initiation and progression of cardiovascular disease. The many links
between myeloperoxidase, oxidation and cardiovascular disease suggest this leukocyte
protein may have clinical utility in risk stratification for cardiovascular disease status and
outcomes.
Summary
The inflammatory protein myeloperoxidase is present, active and mechanistically poised to participate in the initiation and progression of cardiovascular disease. The many links between myeloperoxidase, oxidation and cardiovascular disease suggest this leukocyte protein may have clinical utility in risk stratification for cardiovascular disease status and outcomes.
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