Short-term Changes in Gal 3 Circulating Levels After Acute Myocardial Infarction

Galectin 3 (Gal 3) is a β-galactoside-binding lectin known to play a part in inflammation, adverse remodeling and fibrosis. Gal 3 seems to be linked to atherogenesis and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), but less is known about the relationship between Gal 3 and acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The aim of the present study is to assess circulating levels of Gal 3 after AMI and to evaluate short-term changes of the biomarker within 5 days from the acute event.

Source: Archives of Medical Research - September 30, 2016 Category: Research Authors: Giulia Bivona, Chiara Bellia, Bruna Lo Sasso, Luisa Agnello, Concetta Scazzone, Giuseppina Novo, Marcello Ciaccio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research