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Review
. 2002 Apr;10(4):189-197.

C-reactive protein as a pro-inflammatory mediator in cardiovascular disease by its ability to activate complement: additional proof and hypothetical mechanisms

W K Lagrand, R Nijmeijer, H W M Niessen, C A Visser, W Th Hermens, C E Hack
Review

C-reactive protein as a pro-inflammatory mediator in cardiovascular disease by its ability to activate complement: additional proof and hypothetical mechanisms

W K Lagrand et al. Neth Heart J. 2002 Apr.

Abstract

This study was financially supported by the Netherlands Heart Foundation, grant numbers 93-119 and 97-088. Dr. Niessen is a recipient of the Dr. E. Dekker programme of the Netherlands Heart Foundation (D99025).

Keywords: C-reactive protein; inflammation; inflammatory mediators; myocardial infarction; myocardial ischaemia.

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