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Circulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels are associated with aortic dimensions in genetic aortic conditions.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Biomarkers that reflect progression of dilatation of the aorta in patients with aortic conditions are needed as surrogate tools to assist in monitoring the condition in a non-invasive manner in combination with imaging procedures. This study aimed to investigate whether biomarkers are associated with aortic dimensions in patients enrolled in the Genetically-Triggered Thoracic Aortic Conditions (GenTAC) registry. METHODS:Plasma samples of 159 patients enrolled in the GenTAC registry were assessed for circulating biomarkers [interleukin-6 (IL-6), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) and transforming growth factor-?1 (TGF?1)]. Association of circulating biomarker levels with aortic dimensions was investigated. RESULTS:IL-6 showed significant positive correlations with aortic dimensions at each segment of the aorta, with the correlation increasing in more distal aortic regions (ascending aorta, R = 0.26, p = 0.004; proximal arch, R = 0.35, p<0.0001; transverse arch, R = 0.30, p = 0.0005; mid-descending thoracic aorta, R = 0.40, p<0.0001; thoracoabdominal aorta, R = 0.38, p<0.0001; suprarenal abdominal aorta, R = 0.42, p<0.0001; and infrarenal aorta, R = 0.43, p<0.0001). TIMP-1 showed a significant correlation albeit weaker than IL-6, and also showed increasing correlation towards the distal areas of the aorta. CONCLUSIONS:Circulating IL-6 and TIMP-1 were associated with aortic dimensions in patients with aortopathies enrolled in the GenTAC cohort.

SUBMITTER: Fujita D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6422304 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Circulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels are associated with aortic dimensions in genetic aortic conditions.

Fujita Daishi D Preiss Liliana L Aizawa Kenichi K Asch Federico F Eagle Kim K Suzuki Toru T

PloS one 20190318 3

<h4>Background</h4>Biomarkers that reflect progression of dilatation of the aorta in patients with aortic conditions are needed as surrogate tools to assist in monitoring the condition in a non-invasive manner in combination with imaging procedures. This study aimed to investigate whether biomarkers are associated with aortic dimensions in patients enrolled in the Genetically-Triggered Thoracic Aortic Conditions (GenTAC) registry.<h4>Methods</h4>Plasma samples of 159 patients enrolled in the Gen ...[more]

PMID: 30883599

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Circulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels are associated with aortic dimensions in genetic aortic conditions.

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Circulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels are associated with aortic dimensions in genetic aortic conditions.

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