The role of galectin-3 and LP(A) in atherosclerosis: A combined analysis of serum levels and plaque characteristics
| Autor: | L. Del Guercio, Marcella Savoia, Umberto Bracale, Giuliana Fortunato, Daniela De Palma, Francesco Paolo D'Armiento, R. de Falco, M.D. Di Taranto |
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| Přispěvatelé: | European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS), Palma, D., Di Taranto, M. D., Savoia, M., de Falco, R., D'Armiento, F. P., DEL GUERCIO, Luca, Bracale, U. M., Fortunato, G. |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Popis: | Aim: Atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide. Plaque instability is the most relevant predisposing factor for acute events. We aim to better understand the role of Galectin-3 (Gal-3) and Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) in atherosclerotic process and to define their potential role as peripheral marker of plaque instability. Methods: Advanced human carotid plaques from 99 patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy were classified histologically according to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Plaque complication (type VI) is defined by the presence of hemorrhage, ulceration or hematoma. Gal-3 and Lp(a) was measured in serum samples from patients and 17 healthy controls by immunometric assays. The quantification of Gal-3 in plaque was performed by immunohistochemistry. Results: Gal-3 and Lp(a)/LDL serum levels showed increased levels in patients compared with the control group (p¼0.0001 and p¼0.001 respectively). No correlations have been observed between Gal-3 serum levels and Gal-3 levels in atherosclerotic plaques. No differences were found between Gal-3 serum levels among the different plaques types, nor between complicated and uncomplicated plaques. At multivariate logistic regression the presence of complicated lesion or patient symptoms (surrogate marker of plaque instability) are not related to both Gal-3 or Lp(a)/LDL. Conclusions: Our data showed that Gal-3 and Lp(a) are good markers of advanced atherosclerotic plaque. The absence of differences among the different lesion types suggest that the increase of Gal-3 and Lp(a) is independent by the specific plaque features. Both Gal-3 and Lp(a)/LDL levels cannot be considered markers of plaque instability. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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