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ea0022p147 | Cardiovascular endocrinology and lipid metabolism | ECE2010

Gender variations of serum Paraoxonase-1 activities in healthy young men and women: association with carotid intimae media thickness

Yavuz Dilek Gogas , Tarcin Ozlem , Gun Palmet , Sirikci Onder , Akalin Sema

Aim: Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1), an HDL-associated enzyme has been shown to possess antioxidant properties that protect against atherosclerosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate serum paraoxanase activities, lipid profiles and carotid intimae media thickness (CIMT) as an early marker of atherosclerosis in healthy man and women.Method: Four hundred healthy volunteers (F/M: 250/150, 19–23 years) included in the study. Serum paraoxonase and arylesterase...