Impact of high serum Immunoglobulin E levels on the risk of atherosclerosis in humans.

Unal D., Gelincik A., Elitok A., Demir S., Olgac M., Coskun R., ...More

Asia Pacific allergy, vol.7, no.2, pp.74-81, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.5415/apallergy.2017.7.2.74
  • Journal Name: Asia Pacific allergy
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.74-81
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Epidemiological studies show that immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels were higher in subjects with acute coronary events. However, it is unknown if the increased IgE level is a marker of future coronary incidents and whether it may be regarded as a risk factor of an ischemic heart disease.