Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is associated with degree of collateralization in patients with totally occluded coronary arteries

摘要

Background: Collaterals in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) limit myocardial infarction and improve survival. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) might play a role in collateral development. We aimed this study to evaluate the association of Macrophage migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) with the extent of collateralization in patients with coronary occlusion.