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Identification of atherosclerosis-modifying genes: pathogenic insights and therapeutic potential.
Expert review of cardiovascular therapy - 1 Sept 2006
Smith Jonathan D, Topol Eric J
Abstract excerpt
Atherosclerosis is a common, complex trait, with genetic variation in many genes and the environment contributing to risk for this condition, which has multiple and highly variable phenotypic manifestations. Progress has been made in the identification of atherosclerosis-modifying genes in both human studies and through the use of animal models. In the future, it may be possible to administer a genetic test for...
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