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Elevated salivary C-reactive protein predicted by low cardio-respiratory fitness and being overweight in African children

INTRODUCTION: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive marker of systemic inflammation and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between salivary CRP, cardio-respiratory fitness and body composition in a paediatric population. M...

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Autores principales: Naidoo, T, Konkol, K, Mckune, AJ, Biccard, B, Dubose, K
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Clinics Cardive Publishing 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3721867/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23108518
http://dx.doi.org/10.5830/CVJA-2012-058