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Lipoprotein lipase gene polymorphism, cholesterol subfractions and myocardial infarction in large samples of the general population.
Cardiovascular research - 1 Sept 2000
Holmer S R, Hengstenberg C, Mayer B, Döring A, Löwel H, Engel S, Hense H W, Wolf M, Klein G, Riegger G A, Schunkert H
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Genetic variants of the lipoprotein lipase gene have been associated with dyslipidemia and coronary artery disease. However, data have been inconsistent and are mainly based on selected predominantly male patient groups. METHODS: We evaluated the influence of the HindIII restriction fragment length polymorphism on lipid levels in the general population (1361 participants of a large population-based...
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