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ITIH4 is a predictor for coronary thrombus in coronary arteriography patients

Lei Tian1, Su Zhao2, Ruiyan Zhang1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

Future Cardiology
|July 23, 2024
PubMed

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Inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain-4 (ITIH4) may aid in diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD). Lower ITIH4 levels in CAD patients suggest its potential as a diagnostic biomarker for CAD and predicting coronary thrombus.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) diagnosis relies on invasive procedures like coronary arteriography.
  • Novel, non-invasive biomarkers are needed to improve CAD detection and risk stratification.
  • Inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain-4 (ITIH4) is a protein with potential, but its role in CAD is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the diagnostic value of plasma ITIH4 levels in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
  • To assess the correlation of ITIH4 with established CAD markers and clinical indicators.
  • To determine if ITIH4 can predict the presence of visible thrombus in coronary arteries.

Main Methods:

  • Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was employed to quantify plasma ITIH4 levels.
  • Patients undergoing coronary arteriography (CAG) were recruited for the study.
  • Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the predictive value of ITIH4.

Main Results:

  • Plasma ITIH4 levels were significantly lower in CAD patients compared to the control group.
  • ITIH4 levels showed a negative correlation with C-reactive protein (CRP).
  • ITIH4 expression correlated significantly with D-Dimer and thrombin time, and predicted visible coronary thrombus.

Conclusions:

  • ITIH4 demonstrates potential as a novel biomarker for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD).
  • ITIH4 may serve as a valuable predictor for the presence of visible thrombus in coronary arteries.
  • Further research is warranted to validate ITIH4's clinical utility in CAD management.

Keywords:
ITIH4biomarkercoagulationcoronary artery diseasevisible thrombus

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