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A prospective evaluation of the CD14 and CD18 gene polymorphisms and risk of stroke.
Stroke - 1 Apr 2002
Zee Robert Y L, Bates David, Ridker Paul M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Genetic polymorphisms of the CD14 lipopolysaccharide receptor gene (CD14) and the CD18 leukocyte adhesion molecule gene (CD18) have recently been hypothesized to be risk factors for atherothrombosis. However, no prospective data on subsequent risk of stroke are available. The present investigation was conducted to examine the possible association between the CD14 C(-260)T and CD18 codon...
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