Abstract | OBJECTIVE: MATERIAL AND METHODS: Serum concentrations of CRP and IL-6 were measured in 39 individuals with hyperhomocysteinemia and in 39 control subjects matched for gender, age and body mass index (BMI). In addition, the inflammatory effect of IL-6 on peripheral blood mononuclear cells was measured. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | K B Holven, P Aukrust, K Retterstol, T A Hagve, L Mørkrid, L Ose, M S Nenseter |
Journal | Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation
(Scand J Clin Lab Invest)
Vol. 66
Issue 1
Pg. 45-54
( 2006)
ISSN: 0036-5513 [Print] England |
PMID | 16464786
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- CCL2 protein, human
- Chemokine CCL2
- Interleukin-6
- C-Reactive Protein
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- C-Reactive Protein
(analysis)
- Cardiovascular Diseases
(blood, complications)
- Chemokine CCL2
(metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Hypercholesterolemia
(blood, complications)
- Hyperhomocysteinemia
(blood, complications)
- Interleukin-6
(blood)
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear
(metabolism)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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