Endocan: a new marker of endothelial function

Purpose of review To consider the role of endocan as an inflammatory marker in cardiovascular diseases. Recent findings Endocan, an endothelial inflammatory marker, is associated with cardiovascular disease. Summary Vascular endothelial inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases by influencing thrombogenesis, tumour invasion and secretion of bioactive mediators. We discuss the role of endocan mainly in the context of cardiology.
Source: Current Opinion in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: LIPIDS AND EMERGING RISK FACTORS: Edited by Dimitri P. Mikhailidis and Anthony S. Wierzbicki Source Type: research