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ArticleJournal of clinical laboratory analysis2021

Evaluation of the serum levels of Mannose binding lectin-2, tenascin-C, and total antioxidant capacity in patients with coronary artery disease.

Hamed Mehri, Naser Aslanabadi, Alireza Nourazarian, Behrouz Shademan, Fatemeh Khaki-Khatibi

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 27 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Hamed MehriDepartment of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Naser AslanabadiDepartment of Heart and Artery, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Alireza NourazarianDepartment of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8653-1149
Behrouz ShademanDepartment of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, EGE University, Izmir, Turkey.
Fatemeh Khaki-KhatibiDepartment of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2460-3098
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences · IREge University · TR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCoronary artery disease (CAD) develops as a result of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that leads to clogged arteries and can be caused by a variety of factors. Several studies have shown that various factors contribute to the development and progression of CAD. The aim of this study was to investigate the serum levels of MBL-2, TNC and TAC in patients with CAD and the relationship between these biochemical parameters and the progression of CAD.

methodsIn this study, 60 serum samples were obtained from CAD patients as the case group and 20 healthy serum samples as the control group. Serum levels of MBL-2 and TNC were measured by the ELISA method. Serum TAC level was determined by calorimetry (spectrophotometry). In addition, MDA serum level was measured by reaction with thiobarbituric acid (TBA).

resultsThe mean age in the case and control groups was 58.4 ± 9.5 years and 85 ± 9.8 years, respectively. There was no significant difference in age, sex and family history in patients with CAD (p > 0.05), but there was a significant difference in blood pressure and smoking history (p > 0.05). Serum cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL levels were significantly increased in the case group compared to the control group, while serum HDL-C levels were significantly decreased in the case group. Serum levels of MBL-2, TNC, and MDA were significantly increased in the case group compared to the control group. The serum level of TAC was significantly lower in the case group than in the control group.

conclusionThis study suggests that it is possible to diagnose patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in the early stages of their disease and take preventive measures by measuring these parameters in serum. However, more research is needed before these serum parameters can be considered diagnostic biomarkers or therapeutic targets.

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Coronary Artery DiseaseAgedAntioxidantsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMalondialdehydeMannose-Binding LectinMiddle AgedTenascinAntioxidantsMalondialdehydeMannose-Binding LectinMBL2 protein, humanTenascinatherosclerosiscoronary artery disease (CAD)Mannose-binding lectin (2)tenascin-Ctotal antioxidant

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