Author:
LUPU SURLEA Alina, ,BASA Mihaela,PETCU Adina,RADU DRĂGOI Ștefana-Iuliana,ROȘOIU Natalia, , , ,
Abstract
The Galectins are proteins that belongs to Lectines family, ancient group that includes 15 types of Galectines, each with an specific role. Are involved in inflammatory processes, carcinogenesis, heart diseases, morbidity and mortality related to cardiovascular diseases being still in the first place worldwide. It is important to establish a link between Galectins (Galectin-3) and the process of heart failure, atherosclerosis, heart fibrosis. This review is done to determine the diagnostic performance of Galectin-3 parameters, total cardiac enzymes and their correlation.
Publisher
Academia Oamenilor de Stiinta din Romania