Vascular calcification in patients with type 2 diabetes: the involvement of matrix Gla protein

Conclusions:
High dp-ucMGP levels were independently associated with below-knee arterial calcification score in patients with type 2 diabetes and normal or slightly altered kidney function. The reversibility of the elevation of dp-ucMGP levels and the latter's relationship with clinical events merit further investigation.

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - April 24, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sophie LiabeufBourron OlivierCees VemeerElke TheuwissenElke MagdeleynsCarole AubertMichel BrazierRomuald MentaverriAgnes HartemannZiad Massy Source Type: research