ea0022p147 | Cardiovascular endocrinology and lipid metabolism | ECE2010
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, 1923 years) included in the study. Serum paraoxonase and arylesterase...