Article
Genetic variation and lipid metabolism: modulation by dietary factors.
Current cardiology reports - 1 Nov 2005
Ordovas Jose M, Corella Dolores
Abstract excerpt
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) result from complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors. The evidence supports that gene-environment interactions modulate plasma lipid concentrations and potentially CVD risk. The findings from studies examining gene-diet interactions and lipid metabolism have been promising. Several loci (eg, APOA1, APOE, LIPC) are providing proof of concept for the application...
Topics
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Diet
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Lipids
- Risk Factors
