The Biology of ST2: The International ST2 Consensus Panel
ST2 is a member of the interleukin 1 receptor family with 2 main isoforms: transmembrane or cellular (ST2L) and soluble or circulating (sST2) forms. ST2 is the receptor of the…
Soluble ST2 Testing in the General Population
ST2 is a member of the interleukin (IL)-1 receptor family biomarker, and circulating soluble ST2 concentrations are believed to reflect cardiovascular stress. Recent studies have demonstrated soluble ST2 to be…
The International ST2 Consensus Panel: Introduction
Chronic heart failure (HF) is a growing public epidemic with increasing incidence and prevalence. In the United States alone, it is estimated that >5 million people are affected by the…
