Correlation of serum RBP4 level with oxidative stress and unstable carotid plaque in patients with cerebral infarction

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the changes in serum levels of retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) with cerebral infarction, relationship of RBP4 with oxidative stress and carotid atherosclerosis, and its possible role in cerebral infarction.

Keywords

• carotid atherosclerosis
• cerebral infarction
• oxidative stress
• retinol-binding protein 4