Serum Calprotectin as a novel biomarker in abdominal aortic aneurysm pathogenesis and progression: Preliminary data from experimental model in rats.

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first evaluation of calprotectin as an AAA inflammation biomarker. It seems to be a promising marker related to AAA natural history. Further experimental and large human studies are needed to fully elucidate the role of calprotectin in the development and progression of AAAs.
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Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - February 1, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Moris D, Theocharis S, Davakis S, Patelis N, Agrogiannis G, Vlachos IS, Spartalis E, Athanasiou A, Bakoyiannis C, Perrea DN, Georgopoulos S Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research