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Association of a novel single nucleotide polymorphism of the prostacyclin synthase gene with myocardial infarction.
American heart journal - 1 May 2002
Nakayama Tomohiro, Soma Masayoshi, Saito Satoshi, Honye Junko, Yajima Junji, Rahmutula Dolkun, Kaneko Yukie, Sato Mikano, Uwabo Jiro, Aoi Noriko, Kosuge Kotoko, Kunimoto Masako, Kanmatsuse Katsuo, Kokubun Shinichiro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Myocardial infarction (MI) is a complex multifactorial and polygenic disorder that is thought to result from an interaction between an individual's genetic makeup and various environmental factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between a novel single nucleotide polymorphism in the prostacyclin synthase gene and MI. METHODS AND RESULTS: By the use of polymerase chain...
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