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HDL genetics: candidate genes, genome wide scans and gene-environment interactions.
Cardiovascular drugs and therapy - 1 Jul 2002
Ordovas Jose M
Abstract excerpt
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is multifactorial and its manifestation is determined by interactions among genes, as well as among genetic factors and numerous environmental factors. It has long been known that low levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with increased CVD risk. Moreover, the emerging data from developing countries, suggest that this may be the most common lipid...
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