Endocan, TGF-beta, and ADMA as Risk Factors for Endothelial Dysfunction and Possible Vascular Disease in Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism.

CONCLUSIONS: Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with increased levels of serum endocan, ADMA, and TGF-β, which are new markers for ED. In particular, ADMA was correlated with both endocan and hs-CRP levels. These findings are suggestive for increased risk of ED and subsequent development of atherosclerosis in patients with SH.
PMID: 27993872 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science - November 30, 2016 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Arpaci D, Karakece E, Tocoglu AG, Ergenc H, Gurol G, Ciftci IH, Tamer A Tags: Ann Clin Lab Sci Source Type: research