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Elevated serum YKL-40 levels in patients with Kawasaki disease.
- Source :
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Biomarkers . 2017, Vol. 22 Issue 3/4, p326-330. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Context:YKL-40 is an inflammatory biomarker for endothelial dysfunction that may have a role in Kawasaki disease (KD). Objectives:We investigated the association of serum YKL-40 levels with KD and established laboratory parameters for YKL-40 levels and other inflammatory markers. Methods:YKL-40 levels and other inflammatory markers of 23 KD patients, 9 disease control patients and 11 age-matched healthy controls. Results:YKL-40 concentration in the serum of KD patients significantly increased during the acute disease phase compared with those of disease controls and healthy controls. Conclusions:Increased YKL-40 levels may provide a useful inflammatory marker for patients with KD. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1354750X
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 3/4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Biomarkers
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122543010
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/1354750X.2016.1265000