In people having a heart attack called STEMI, the amount of a protein called PLIN2 in certain blood cells is higher than in people with stable heart disease, which might be related to why their heart attack happened.

Scientific Claim

Monocyte perilipin-2 (PLIN2) protein expression is significantly higher in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) compared to those with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), with a median fluorescence intensity of 0.94 ± 0.21 versus 0.77 ± 0.13 (p < 0.0001), suggesting a potential association with acute coronary events.

Original Statement

“PLIN2 protein levels resulted higher in STEMI patients compared to CCS patients (0.94 ± 0.21 vs. 0.77 ± 0.13 median fluorescence intensity (MFI); p < 0.0001) (Figure 1).”

From study:Regulation of Monocyte Perilipin-2 Expression in Acute and Chronic Coronary Syndromes: Pathogenetic Implications

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study is observational and shows a difference between groups, but cannot establish causation. The claim uses 'suggesting a potential association' which appropriately reflects the observational nature of the study.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Regulation of Monocyte Perilipin-2 Expression in Acute and Chronic Coronary Syndromes: Pathogenetic Implications

Cross-Sectional Study

Human

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Regulation of Monocyte Perilipin-2 Expression in Acute and Chronic Coronary Syndromes: Pathogenetic Implications

Score: 37

DOI: 10.3390/ijms26199550

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