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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Science
Immunology
Gerontology

Background:

Chronic inflammation and cytokine involvement are critical in atherogenesis.
The specific role of Interleukin-17 (IL-17) in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains debated.
Pathological aging is associated with increased CVD risk and altered inflammatory profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of IL-17 in cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis in elderly individuals.
To determine if IL-17 levels differ between elderly patients with CVD and healthy controls.
To explore the correlation between IL-17 levels and key biochemical markers of cardiovascular risk.

Main Methods:

A case-control study was conducted on subjects over 65 years old.
Included 40 patients with cardiovascular disorders and 10 healthy volunteers.
Measured serum IL-17, total cholesterol, and triglycerides using biochemical assays.

Main Results:

Significantly elevated serum IL-17 levels were observed in patients with cardiovascular disorders compared to healthy controls (p<0.001).
IL-17 levels showed a significant positive correlation with serum total cholesterol (p=0.033) and triglycerides (p=0.043) in the patient group.
No significant correlation between IL-17 and these biochemical parameters was found in the control group.

Conclusions:

Elevated IL-17 levels are associated with cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis in the elderly.
IL-17 may serve as a potential biomarker for cardiovascular risk in pathological aging.
Further research into the therapeutic potential of targeting IL-17 in aging-related cardiovascular conditions is warranted.