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Mitochondrial 5178A/C genotype is associated with acute myocardial infarction.
Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society - 1 Jan 2003
Mukae Shuji, Aoki Shuichi, Itoh Seiji, Sato Ryuji, Nishio Kazuaki, Iwata Toshiki, Katagiri Takashi
Abstract excerpt
A single nucleotide polymorphism of mitochondrial 5178A/C, causing a Met to Leu replacement within the NADH dehydrogenase subunit, is reported to be associated with longevity. The purpose of the present study was to assess the contribution of mitochondrial polymorphisms, particularly the 5178A/C...
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