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Genetic analysis of 103 candidate genes for coronary artery disease and associated phenotypes in a founder population reveals a new association between endothelin-1 and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Apr 2007
Pare Guillaume, Serre David, Brisson Diane, Anand Sonia S, Montpetit Alexandre, Tremblay Gerald, Engert James C, Hudson Thomas J, Gaudet Daniel
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major health concern in both developed and developing countries. With a heritability estimated at ~50%, there is a strong rationale to better define the genetic contribution to CAD. This project involves the analysis of 884 individuals from 142 families (with av...
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