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Fcgamma receptor IIIA polymorphism as a risk-factor for coronary artery disease.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Jun 2005
Gavasso Sonia, Nygård Ottar, Pedersen Eva Ringdal, Aarseth Jan H, Bleie Oyvind, Myhr Kjell-Morten, Vedeler Christian A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Inflammation is important in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Polymorphisms of Fc receptors for IgG (FcgammaR) are associated with modifying effects of several infectious and autoimmune diseases. We have assessed the relationship between polymorphisms in three different FcgammaR genes and coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS AND RESULTS: We genotyped for the FcgammaRIIA-R/H131, the...
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