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E-selectin S128R polymorphism and severe coronary artery disease in Arabs.
BMC medical genetics - 6 Jun 2006
Abu-Amero Khaled K, Al-Boudari Olayan M, Mohamed Gamal H, Dzimiri Nduna
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The E-selectin p. S128R (g. A561C) polymorphism has been associated with the presence of angiographic coronary artery disease (CAD) in some populations, but no data is currently available on its association with CAD in Arabs. METHODS: In the present study, we determined the potential relevance of the E-selectin S128R polymorphism for severe CAD and its associated risk factors among Arabs. We genotyped...
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