Is paraoxonase PON1 polymorphism leu-Met54 associated with carotid atherosclerosis : results of the Austrian Stroke Prevention Study?
These data suggest that the paraoxonase LL genotype may represent a genetic risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis.
These data show clear evidence for de novo synthesis of cytokines in PC. The cytokine pattern supports the hypothesis that activated monocytes are responsible for this cytokine synthesis. PC with a WBC contamination of > or = 108 contain inflammatory mediators in clinically relevant concentrations.