Serum pigment epithelium-derived factor levels are independently correlated with the presence of coronary artery disease

Conclusions:
Serum PEDF levels are independently positively associated with CAD in a Chinese population. Elevated PEDF may act as a protective response against vascular damage and subsequent CAD.

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - April 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Feifei WangXiaojing MaMi ZhouXiaoping PanJie NiMeifang GaoZhigang LuJingyu HangYuqian BaoWeiping Jia Source Type: research