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Microsatellite polymorphism in promoter of heme oxygenase-1 gene is associated with susceptibility to coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetic patients.
Human genetics - 1 Jul 2002
Chen Ying-Hwa, Lin Shing-Jong, Lin Ming-Wei, Tsai Hui-Ling, Kuo San-San, Chen Jaw-Wen, Charng Min-Ji, Wu Tao-Cheng, Chen Lung-Ching, Ding Yu-An, Pan Wen-Harn, Jou Yuh-Shan, Chau Lee-Young
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Heme oxygenase is a rate-limiting enzyme in heme degradation, leading to the generation of free iron, biliverdin, and carbon monoxide. Induction of heme oxygenase-1 is implicated in the antioxidant defense mechanism and can modulate vascular function. To test the association of microsatellite polymorphism in the promoter region of human HO-1 gene with the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in type 2 diabetic...
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