Are plasma alkylresorcinols , biomarkers of whole-grain intake , associated with progression of coronary artery atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease?
Plasma AR concentrations were not significantly associated with coronary artery progression over a 3-year period in postmenopausal women with coronary artery disease. A moderate association was observed between plasma AR concentrations and dietary whole grains and cereal fibre, suggesting it may be a useful biomarker in observational studies.
In NIDDM, HU genesis is strongly related with renal lesions. In IDDM, HU genesis is associated with metabolic factors (high activity of xantinoxidase, lipid peroxidation, obesity). However, combination of factors is, as a rule, involved in HU development: renal dysfunction and hyperproduction of UA.