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ArticleReports of biochemistry & molecular biology2021

Association of Serum Asymmetric Dimethylarginine with the Severity of Coronary Artery Disease: A Pilot Study.

Lakshmi Goudhaman, Anusha Raja Jagadeesan, Saranya Sundaramoorthi, Spandana Thotla, Surapaneni Krishna Mohan

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Article in Reports of biochemistry & molecular biology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Lakshmi GoudhamanDepartment of Biochemistry, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Poonamallee, Chennai-600123, India.
Anusha Raja JagadeesanDepartment of Biochemistry, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Poonamallee, Chennai-600123, India.
Saranya SundaramoorthiDepartment of Biochemistry, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Poonamallee, Chennai-600123, India.
Spandana ThotlaDepartment of Biochemistry, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Poonamallee, Chennai-600123, India.
Surapaneni Krishna MohanDepartment of Biochemistry, Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Poonamallee, Chennai-600123, India.
Christian Medical College · IN

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Abstract

backgroundAsymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), has been implicated in endothelial dysfunction and atherogenesis. Though there is much evidence linking ADMA with atherosclerosis and adverse cardiovascular events, only a few studies have established the independent relationship between elevated ADMA and the angiographic extent of coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the study was to analyze serum ADMA levels in patients with varied extent and severity of coronary atherosclerosis and to see whether the levels of ADMA in male and female participants vary significantly.

methodsWe analyzed 40 individuals with obstructive CAD, including men and women, between the ages of 30 and 60. According to their coronary angiographic reports, the participants were divided into four groups: minor CAD, single vessel disease (SVD), double vessel disease (DVD) group and triple vessel disease (TVD). Then, serum ADMA levels was measured and compared among these groups.

resultsADMA level was significantly higher in patients with TVD (167.74±16.69) than those in the DVD (159.46±10.40), SVD (149.54±16.39) and minor CAD (144.5± 24.16) group (p-value= 0.0001). There was no significant difference in ADMA levels between male and female participants (p= 0.534).

conclusionADMA concentration in the serum may be useful in identifying whether CAD correlates significantly to the extent and severity of coronary atherosclerosis.

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ADMAAtherosclerosisCADEndothelial dysfunctionNOS

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PMID34604419
PMCPMC8480289
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