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Paraoxonase-1 gene Leu-Met55 and Gln-Arg192 polymorphisms are not associated with carotid artery atherosclerosis in a population-based cohort.
European journal of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation : official journal of the European Society of Cardiology, Working Groups on Epidemiology & Prevention and Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology - 1 Dec 2004
Karvonen Jarkko, Kauma Heikki, Päivänsalo Markku, Kesäniemi Y Antero
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BACKGROUND: Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) is an enzyme that prevents low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation. The role of polymorphisms of PON1 determining early atherosclerotic changes is currently unclear. DESIGN: Cross sectional cohort study. METHODS: Nine hundred and ninety-nine subjects from a population-based cohort were screened. Intima-media thickness (IMT) was measured by ultrasonography. Leu-Met55 and Gln-Arg192...
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