Serum levels of Mac-2 binding protein increase with cardiovascular risk and reflect silent atherosclerosis

Background and aims Mac-2 binding protein (M2BP) was reported to be a useful biomarker for liver fibrosis and malignant tumors. We hypothesized that expression of M2BP might also change in the process of atherosclerosis. Methods This study included subjects who visited our hospital for a physical checkup. Results The M2BP levels in subjects with hypertension, dyslipidemia, or abnormal glucose metabolism were higher than those in subjects without...