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Apolipoprotein E polymorphism in non-diabetic patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Yonsei medical journal - 1 Aug 1999
Kim I J, Hong B K, Lee B K, Kwon H M, Kim D, Choi E Y, Byun K H, Kim J H, Song K S, Kim H S
Abstract excerpt
Since a decade ago, apolipoprotein (apo) E polymorphism has been focussed as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. ApoE plays a central role as a receptor ligand for the uptake of lipoproteins from the circulation. There was an agreement on apoE polymorphism being one of the major risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) by its effects on lipid profiles. However, the effects of apoE have not been noted...
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