Open AccessIncreased concentration of serum gamma-glutamyl transferase in ischemic stroke patients
Author(s) -
Teja Ram Kalirawna,
Jitendra Rohilla,
Shyam Sunder Bairwa,
Sunil Gothwal,
Pinki Tak,
Rajesh Jain
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
brain circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2455-4626
pISSN - 2394-8108
DOI - 10.4103/bc.bc_47_20
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , dyslipidemia , diabetes mellitus , odds ratio , gastroenterology , case control study , obesity , endocrinology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Stroke is responsible for the largest proportion of neurological disorders causing a significant morbidity. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) enzyme has an active involvement in atherosclerosis through its role in oxidative and inflammatory mechanisms. Recent evidence suggests that serum GGT is related to the risk and prognosis of cerebrovascular diseases.