title: C-reactive protein as a pro-inflammatory mediator in cardiovascular disease by its ability to activate complement: additional proof and hypothetical mechanisms.
abstract: This study was financially supported by the Netherlands Heart Foundation, grant numbers 93-119 and 97-088. Dr. Niessen is a recipient of the Dr. E. Dekker programme of the Netherlands Heart Foundation (D99025).
authors.forename: W K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Lagrand
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nijmeijer
authors.forename: H W M
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Niessen
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Visser
authors.forename: W Th
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Hermens
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Hack
keywords: C-reactive protein; inflammation; inflammatory mediators; myocardial infarction; myocardial ischaemia