At least one inflammatory marker (CRP or neopterin) was elevated in 988 patients (47.5 %) and the prevalence of that finding was significantly higher in CAD and ACS patients as compared to controls [177 patients without CAD (37.1%), 402 patients with chronic CAD (41.9%), 409 patients with ACS (63.4%)]. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is coronary artery disorder.