Are extracellular thioredoxin levels increased in patients with acute lung injury?
Extracellular thioredoxin levels are raised in patients with ALI, particularly of pulmonary origin, and have a significant positive association with IL-8. Extracellular thioredoxin levels could provide a useful indication of inflammation in ALI.
Insulin clearance is independently associated with carotid IMT in adult non-diabetic subjects. Individuals with lower levels of insulin clearance have a higher odds of vascular damage.