Autoantibodies against AT1 and {alpha}1-Adrenergic Receptors Predict Arterial Stiffness Progression in Normotensive Subjects Over a 5-Year Period

Conclusion: We have shown for the first time that the type of AT1-AAs and α1-AAs are independent predictors for aortic stiffness progression in normotensive subjects. Our data collectively support the utility of these autoantibodies as potential markers of aortic stiffness.

Source: Clinical Science - November 2, 2017 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Li, G., Cao, Z., Wu, X.-w., Wu, H.-k., Ma, Y., Wu, B., Wang, W.-q., Cheng, J., Zhou, Z.-h., Tu, Y.-c. Tags: PublishAheadOfPrint Source Type: research