Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate complement activation in a heart failure
cohort. Based on their powerful biological activity, we hypothesized that the levels of …

Background—CXCL16/SR-PSOX is an interferon-γ–regulated chemokine and scavenger
receptor for oxidized low-density lipoprotein that is expressed in atherosclerotic lesions …

The complement component C5a is formed during activation of the complement cascade
and exerts chemotactic and proinflammatory effects. Macrophages, which are localized in …

As chemokines are considered instrumental in thrombotic plaque rupture and erosion as
well as in ischemia-reperfusion injury processes, we aimed to identify previously unknown …

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most critical extra-articular manifestation of
rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory molecules contribute to its pathogenesis. Recently …

Background—Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is a chemokine responsible for
the recruitment of monocytes to sites of inflammation. MCP-1 appears to play a critical role at …

Aims Inflammation is a key factor in the long-term outcome of acute coronary syndromes
(ACS). The aim of the present study was to evaluate inflammatory markers in patients with …

Background: Chemokine CC motif ligand (CCL) 21 and CCL19 are well-recognized to
associate with adverse events of cardiovascular disease, especially long-term prognosis …

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the serum levels of complements
and high‑sensitivity C‑reactive protein (hs‑CRP) in patients with acute myocardial infarction …

The complement and coagulation systems are both cascades consisting of inactive,
circulating precursor proteins. The complement system is a part of the innate immune …