Article
Variation in the selenoprotein S gene locus is associated with coronary heart disease and ischemic stroke in two independent Finnish cohorts.
Human genetics - 1 Nov 2007
Alanne Mervi, Kristiansson Kati, Auro Kirsi, Silander Kaisa, Kuulasmaa Kari, Peltonen Leena, Salomaa Veikko, Perola Markus
Abstract excerpt
Selenoprotein S (SEPS1) is a novel candidate gene involved in the regulation of inflammatory response and protection from oxidative damage. This study explored the genetic variation in the SEPS1 locus for an association with CVD as well as with quantitative phenotypes related to obesity and inflammation. We used the case-cohort design and time-to-event analysis in two separate prospectively followed...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
