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SUBMITTER: Liao YH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7507567 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Liao Yu-Huang YH Teng Ming-Sheng MS Juang Jyh-Ming J JJ Chiang Fu-Tien FT Er Leay-Kiaw LK Wu Semon S Ko Yu-Lin YL
Molecular genetics & genomic medicine 20200623 9
<h4>Background</h4>Galectin-3 plays a crucial role in the regulation of inflammation. The aim of this study was to elucidate the association between LGALS3 genotypes, galectin-3 levels, and inflammatory marker levels in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).<h4>Results</h4>A total of 474 patients with CAD were enrolled. Significant correlations were discerned between galectin-3 levels and leukocyte counts, C-reactive protein, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, and matrix metallopro ...[more]