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Apolipoprotein E polymorphism in type 2 diabetic patients of Talca, Chile.
Diabetes research and clinical practice - 1 Jun 2005
Leiva Elba, Mujica Verónica, Orrego Roxana, Prieto María, Arredondo Miguel
Abstract excerpt
Apolipoprotein E (apo E) modulates the metabolism of atherogenic lipoprotein particles and participates in the process of cellular incorporation of specific lipoproteins. Genetic polymorphism of apo E has been reported as an important dyslipidemia genetic marker associated with coronary artery disease. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a disease with a high incidence and prevalence in the world. The main cause of death...
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