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Insulin-like growth factor I promoter polymorphism, risk of stroke, and survival after stroke: the Rotterdam study.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Jan 2006
van Rijn M J E, Slooter A J C, Bos M J, Catarino C F B S, Koudstaal P J, Hofman A, Breteler M M B, van Duijn C M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Low levels of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) predispose to atherosclerosis and may therefore increase the risk of stroke. Low levels have also been found to influence the outcome of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. A polymorphism in the promoter region of the IGF-I gene influences IGF-I levels. Non-carriers of the 192 bp allele have lower levels of IGF-I compared with 192...
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