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Relationship between DRD4 polymorphism and lipid metabolism: what is the role of novelty seeking?
Neuropsychobiology - 1 Jan 2005
Elovainio Marko, Puttonen Sampsa, Heponiemi Tarja, Reuter Martin, Kivimaki Mika, Viikari Jorma, Keltikangas-Jarvinen Liisa
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OBJECTIVE: This study examined the association of the dopamine receptor D4 (DRD4) gene polymorphism with the temperament dimension of novelty seeking (NS) on cardiovascular heart disease risk factors [the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides]. METHOD: From the ongoing population-based study of 'Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns', 125...
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