Serum gamma-glutamyl transferase: A novel biomarker for coronary artery disease
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Serum gamma-glutamyl transferase: A novel biomarker for coronary artery disease
BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory process, in which oxidative stress is the key event. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a cellular production of oxidants. We aimed to elucidate the relationship of serum GGT levels and coronary artery disease (CAD) in a Chinese population. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 513 adult subjects who had undergone coronary angiography were enrol...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Science Monitor
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1643-3750
DOI: 10.12659/msm.890245