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Genetic variation at the scavenger receptor class B type I gene locus determines plasma lipoprotein concentrations and particle size and interacts with type 2 diabetes: the framingham study.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jun 2003
Osgood Doreen, Corella Dolores, Demissie Serkalem, Cupples L Adrienne, Wilson Peter W F, Meigs James B, Schaefer Ernst J, Coltell Oscar, Ordovas Jose M
Abstract excerpt
The scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) is a key component in the reverse cholesterol transport pathway. We have previously reported three common polymorphisms associated with plasma lipids and body mass index. We hypothesized that diabetic status may interact with these polymorphisms in de...
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