Serum osteoprotegerin is associated with carotid intima media thickness in women with previous gestational diabetes
Articles > Article · 2008
Authors: Baris Akinci, Teufik Demir, Aygül ÇELTİK, Mustafa Baris, Serkan Yener, Mehmet Ali Ozcan, Faize Yuksel, Mustafa Secil, Sena Yesil
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2008, vol 82, pp 172-178
DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2008.07.014
Summary
Circulating levels of osteoprotegerin (OPG) have been shown to be increased in patients with cardiovascular disorders and diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine serum OPG levels in women with previous gestational diabetes (GDM), and to investigate the relationship between OPG and carotid intima media thickness (IMT) and circulating cardiovascular risk factors.