Serum myeloid-related protein 8/14 complex is associated with microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes

Conclusion: Our data demonstrate that albumin excretion is associated with the process of macrophage activation determined by MRP8/14 levels. These data not only suggest tissue inflammation as a factor for elevated cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes, they further point to a role of macrophage activation in this process.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research