Galectin-3 as a Biomarker for Stratifying Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Size in a Taiwanese Population

Hsin Ying Lu, Chun Ming Shih, Shih Hsien Sung, Alexander T.H. Wu, Tsai Mu Cheng, Yen Chung Lin*, Chun Che Shih*

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Abstract

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ruptures are unpredictable and lethal. A biomarker predicting AAA rupture risk could help identify patients with small, screen-detected AAAs. Galectin-3 (Gal-3), a β-galactosidase–binding lectin, is involved in inflammatory processes and may be associated with AAA incidence. We investigated whether Gal-3 can be used as a biomarker of AAA size. Plasma Gal-3 protein concentrations were examined in patients with AAA (n = 151) and control patients (n = 195) using Human ProcartaPlex multiplex and simplex kits. Circulating Gal-3 levels were significantly higher in patients with AAA than in control patients. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for Gal-3 was 0.91. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between Gal-3 level and the presence of AAA. Circulating Gal-3 levels were significantly correlated with aortic diameter in a concentration-dependent manner. In conclusion, higher plasma Gal-3 concentrations may be a useful biomarker of AAA progression.

Original languageEnglish
Article number663152
JournalFrontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Volume8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

Keywords

  • abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • biomarker
  • galectin-3
  • inflammation
  • interlukin-6

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