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Apolipoprotein B (APOB) gene polymorphism in patients with gallbladder disease.
Archives of medical research - 1 Apr 2007
Kurzawski Mateusz, Juzyszyn Zygmunt, Modrzejewski Andrzej, Pawlik Andrzej, Wiatr Marek, Czerny Bogusław, Adamcewicz Ryszard, Droździk Marek
Abstract excerpt
Cholelithiasis is one of the most prevalent gastroenterological diseases, precipitated mainly by environmental factors. However, twin studies provided strong evidence for a role of genetic factors in the disease pathogenesis. An association between plasma lipoprotein levels and gallstone disease (GSD) was presented. Apolipoprotein B is an essential structural component of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein particles...
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