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Association between HDL-cholesterol and the Taq1B polymorphism in the cholesterol ester transfer protein gene in obese women.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Jun 2002
Heilbronn Leonie K, Noakes M, Clifton P M
Abstract excerpt
Cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) facilitates reverse cholesterol transport via HDL-C and this activity may be increased in obese subjects. In normal weight subjects the Taq1B variant of the CETP gene is associated with lower CETP activity and higher HDL-C. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the Taq1B polymorphism and HDL-C in obese women before and after weight loss. A total of...
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