Using Mice to Dissect Genetic Factors in Atherosclerosis

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The genes that contribute to common, complex forms of atherosclerosis remain largely unknown. Genetic studies in humans have, for the most part, focused on identifying genes that predispose to the traditional risk factors, such as lipid levels and blood pressure, but apart from rare, single-gene disorders, there have been few successes to date. The use of mice to dissect the complex genetic etiology of...

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