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Alcohol consumption, interleukin-6 and apolipoprotein E genotypes, and concentrations of interleukin-6 and serum amyloid P in older adults.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Aug 2007
Mukamal Kenneth J, Jenny Nancy S, Tracy Russell P, Siscovick David S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Whether alcohol intake is associated with concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and serum amyloid P (SAP) is uncertain. OBJECTIVE: We determined how alcohol intake and apolipoprotein E (apo E) and IL-6 promoter (IL-6 -174G-->C) polymorphisms interact for concentrations of IL-6 and SAP. DESIGN: In the Cardiovascular Health Study, 2454 older adults reported their intake of beer, wine, and liquor and...
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