Changes in serum levels of E‐selectin correlate to improved glycaemic control and reduced obesity in subjects with the metabolic syndrome

Objective. Inflammation plays an essential role in the atherosclerotic process. Cellular adhesion molecules (CAMs) such as E‐selectin, intercellular adhesion molecule‐1 (ICAM‐1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule‐1 (VCAM‐1) are involved in the rolling, adhesion and extravasation of monocytes and T‐lymphocytes into the atherosclerotic plaque. In the present study the effect of physical exercise and pravastatin (40 mg daily) on serum levels of...