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- Title
Investigation of the effect of Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) on markers of inflammation in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes (The MRC-ILA-HEART Study).
- Authors
Crossman, David C; Morton, Allison C; Gunn, Julian P; Greenwood, John P; Hall, Alistair S; Fox, Keith A A; Lucking, Andrew J; Flather, Marcus D; Lees, Belinda; Foley, Claire E
- Abstract
Acute Coronary Syndromes account for 15% of deaths in the UK, and patients remain at significant risk of re-admission for future complications and death. Pathologically the underlying process of atherosclerosis is driven by inflammatory mechanisms, which are activated in ACS patients. Previous studies have investigated the role of inflammatory markers in this process, including interleukin 1 (IL-1) and C Reactive Protein (CRP). Pre-clinical studies indicate that IL-1 may be a primary driver of ACS and that the naturally occurring interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) may inhibit the atherosclerotic process. This study will investigate the effects of IL-1ra on inflammatory markers in man.
- Publication
Trials, 2008, Vol 9, p8
- ISSN
1745-6215
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1186/1745-6215-9-8