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[Apolipoprotein E genotypes and carotid artery atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus].
Zhonghua yi xue yi chuan xue za zhi = Zhonghua yixue yichuanxue zazhi = Chinese journal of medical genetics - 1 Feb 2003
Xiang Guang-da, Hu Tai-hong, Wang Yun-lin
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between carotid artery intima media thickness (IMT) and apolipoprotein (Apo) E gene polymorphisms in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). METHODS: Two hundred and fifty-five DM2 patients without angiopathy and 107 healthy individuals were selected. PCR/allele-specific oligonucleotide probe was used to determine their apoE genotypes. RESULTS: The prevalence distribution of...
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