Article
Apolipoprotein E phenotypes in hemodialysis patients.
Kidney international. Supplement - 1 Jul 1999
Imura T, Kimura H, Gejyo F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Apolipoprotein (apo) E polymorphism consists of three major isoproteins (E2, E3, and E4). Because of their difference in a lipid-modulating effect, the polymorphism has been reported to affect the morbidity of atherosclerosis in general population. Therefore, in hemodialysis (HD) patients, the apo E polymorphism may also modulate serum levels of cholesterol and susceptibility to atherosclerotic...
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