Why the study?
Are plasma adiponectin levels associated with the number and function of endothelial progenitor cells in patients with coronary artery disease?
Population
70 patients undergoing coronary angiography
Comparison
High plasma adiponectin levels (≥6.17 µg/ml) vs Low plasma adiponectin levels (<6.17 µg/ml)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Higher adiponectin levels were associated with EPC counts and CAD extent; hypothesis-generating for vascular repair mechanisms, prospective studies needed.
Are plasma adiponectin levels associated with the number and function of endothelial progenitor cells in patients with coronary artery disease?
Higher plasma adiponectin levels are associated with increased numbers of endothelial progenitor cells and fewer diseased coronary arteries in patients with coronary artery disease.
Matsuo et al. (2007) studied this question.
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