Serum amyloid A (SAA) is an acute phase protein with a significant importance for patients
with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD). The central role of SAA in pathogenesis of IRD …

Levels of serum amyloid A (SAA), a major acute phase protein in humans, are increased up
to 1000-fold upon infection, trauma, cancer or other inflammatory events. However, the exact …

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the most important regulators of cardiac function
and are commonly targeted for medical therapeutics. Formyl-Peptide Receptors (FPRs) are …

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the clinical values of combined detection of
lipoprotein‐associated phospholipase A2 (Lp‐PLA2), serum amyloid A (SAA), and plasma …

Objectives The treatment effectiveness of double filtration plasma apheresis (DFPP) on
severe hypertriglyceridemia-associated acute pancreatitis (STAP) has been questioned …

Aims Extracellular nucleotides and adenosine that are formed or degraded by membrane-
bound ecto-enzymes could affect atherosclerosis by regulating the inflammation and …

The scavenger receptor CD36 is a critical factor initiating ischemic brain injury, but the cell
type (s) expressing CD36 and responsible for its harmful effects remain unknown. Using …

The high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is one of the most important endogenous cardiovascular
protective markers. HDL is an attractive target in the search for new pharmaceutical …

Inflammation in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a prominent, but incompletely characterized
feature in early stages of the disease. The goal of these studies was to determine the …

Hyperlipidemia is characterized by abnormally increased plasma of any or all lipids and/or
lipoproteins and is a confirmed risk factor for the formation of atherosclerosis. Inflammation …