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J Cardiovasc Thorac Res. 2012;4(1): 1-4.
doi: 10.5681/jcvtr.2012.001
PMID: 24250972
PMCID: PMC3825351
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Original Article

Association between Serum Ferritin and Circulating Oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein Levels in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Ahmadali Khalili 1, Amir Ghorbanihaghjo 2*, Nadereh Rashtchizadeh 3, Samad Gaffari 1

1 Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2 Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
3 Biotechnology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Email: ghorbaniamir@hotmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is believed to be a key factor in the development of atherosclerosis. Oxidative modification of LDL is associated with in-creased uptake of these particles by the macrophage receptors located in the arterial wall which in turns would lead to accumulation of lipids within the cytoplasm of the cell and formation of the foam cells, a perquisite step in the development of the atherosclerotic plaque. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between serum Ferritin and oxidized low-density lipoprotein in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Methods: The study group consisted of 160 males [mean age (47±7) years] with suspected CAD and no history of renal, liver and diabetic disorders undergoing coronary angiography. Oxidized LDL and Ferritin levels were measured by ELISA methods. Results: Results obtained from the study revealed that the mean serum Ferritin concentration in our study population was 149.77+119.93 ng/ml and that of OX-LDL was 8.86+5.67 IU/L. Serum Ferritin levels were significantly correlated with both OX-LDL concentrations (p=0.001, r=0.24) and CAD SCORE (p=0.005, r=0.208) in study patients group; however no correlation was detected between OX-LDL and CAD SCORE (p>0.9). Conclusion: The present study is the first to report serum Ferritin levels is associated with circulating OX-LDL level in patients with CAD. The correlation of CAD SCORE with Ferritin levels in these patients is indicative of the importance of this parameter in predicating CAD. These results suggest that measurement of OX- LDL and Ferritin could be of great assistance in predicating premature CHD.
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