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The CETP TaqIB polymorphism is associated with the risk of sudden death in type 2 diabetic patients.
Diabetes care - 1 Nov 2007
Porchay-Baldérelli Isabelle, Péan Franck, Bellili Naïma, Jaziri Riphed, Marre Michel, Fumeron Frédéric
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Type 2 diabetic patients have a high risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and sudden death. This cardiovascular risk can be partly attributed to low levels of HDL cholesterol. The B2 allele of the CETP TaqIB polymorphism has been repeatedly reported to be associated with high HDL chole...
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