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Polymorphism of SG13S114T/A in the ALOX5AP gene and the risk for stroke in a large Chinese cohort.
Yi chuan xue bao = Acta genetica Sinica - 1 Aug 2006
Zhang Wei-Li, Yang Xiao-Min, Shi Jia, Sun Kai, Hui Ru-Tai
Abstract excerpt
The 5-lipoxygenase activating protein, an important regulator in the biosynthesis of proinflammatory leukotrienes, has been reported to confer risks for cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The purpose of this study is to assess whether genetic variants in the ALOX5AP encoding the 5-lipoxygenase activating protein will influence the risk for stroke in the Chinese population. A total of 1,773 patients with stroke...
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