Article
Lipoprotein lipase HindIII polymorphism influences HDL-cholesterol levels in statin-treated patients with coronary artery disease.
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift - 1 Jan 2007
Javorský Martin, Gasperíková Daniela, Ukropec Jozef, Sedláková Barbora, Riecanský Igor, Krizanová Ol'ga, Seböková Elena, Dobríková Martina, Klimes Iwar, Tkác Ivan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) is a recognized athero-protective factor and low levels of HDL-C occur frequently in patients with coronary artery disease. Regulation of HDL-C level most probably results from the interaction of genes involved in lipoprotein metabolism and also from non-genetic factors. We studied associations and interactions among HindIII polymorphisms of the lipoprotein lipase gene LPL and...
Topics
- Aged
- Alleles
- Cholesterol, HDL
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Deoxyribonuclease HindIII
- Female
- Gene Frequency
- Genotype
- Humans
