Background
Increased concentrations of reactive oxygen molecules are believed to be a driving
force in inflammation. Although evident in tissue culture and animal models, it has
been difficult to link reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammatory markers in humans.
In patients recruited to represent a broad spectrum of risk factors, we investigated
the relationship between the plasma concentration of oxygen radicals and high-sensitivity
C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), utilizing a new chemistry with an easily oxidized chromophore.
Methods
ROS and hs-CRP were measured in blood from 59 fasting subjects selected to have variable
risk predicted by classical risk factors. ROS were determined using the free oxygen
radical monitor, which is an indirect colorimetric assay for the concentration of
hydroperoxides in whole blood.
Results
Using log transformation, the correlation between ROS and hs-CRP was r = 0.505 (P < 0.0001). This relationship between ROS and hs-CRP was comparable (r = 0.527, P = 0.001) in the subgroup not currently on statin therapy (n = 39). ROS were not correlated
with Framingham risk, r = −0.027 (P = 0.84).
Conclusion
ROS directly measured in human blood correlates strongly with hs-CRP.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 22, 2007
Accepted:
October 12,
2007
Received:
October 10,
2007
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