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Effect of the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein -493 G/T polymorphism and type 2 diabetes mellitus on LDL subfractions.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Apr 2003
Chen S P L, Tan Kathryn C B, Lam K S L
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variation in the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) affects the secretion pattern and plasma concentration of apolipoprotein (aopB)-containing lipoproteins and a common functional -493 G/T polymorphism has been reported to influence plasma lipids levels. Recent data suggest that carriers of the T allele might be more sensitive to detrimental factors such as features of the insulin resistance...
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