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Effects of 5' regulatory-region polymorphisms on paraoxonase-gene (PON1) expression.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Jun 2001
Brophy V H, Jampsa R L, Clendenning J B, McKinstry L A, Jarvik G P, Furlong C E
Abstract excerpt
Human HDL-associated paraoxonase (PON1) hydrolyzes a number of toxic organophosphorous compounds and reduces oxidation of LDLs and HDLs. These properties of PON1 account for its ability to protect against pesticide poisonings and atherosclerosis. PON1 also hydrolyzes a number of lactone and cyclic-carbonate drugs. Among individuals in a population, PON1 levels vary widely. We previously identified three...
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