Serum neuregulin 1 in relation to ventricular function and subclinical atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes patients
Background and aims Neuregulin 1 (NRG-1) is one of the members of the epidermal growth
factors proteins. The present study provides novel insights into the relationship between
serum levels of NRG-1 and insulin resistance, subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiac
dysfunction that occur in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods The study included 50 patients with
T2D and 40 healthy age-and gender-matched controls. Serum NRG-1 was measured using
ELISA. Glycemic parameters, lipid profile and insulin resistance were assessed. Trans …
factors proteins. The present study provides novel insights into the relationship between
serum levels of NRG-1 and insulin resistance, subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiac
dysfunction that occur in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods The study included 50 patients with
T2D and 40 healthy age-and gender-matched controls. Serum NRG-1 was measured using
ELISA. Glycemic parameters, lipid profile and insulin resistance were assessed. Trans …