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Exploring the effects of C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-1 beta single nucleotide polymorphisms on CRP concentration in patients with established coronary artery disease. Classification tree approach.
International heart journal - 1 Jul 2007
Lin Jou-Wei, Dai Dao-Fu, Chou Yi-Hua, Huang Li-Ying, Hwang Juey-Jen
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: This study was designed to illustrate the effects of C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin polymorphisms on serum CRP levels. METHODS: A total of 390 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) were recruited and high-sensitivity CRP levels were measured. Six polymorphic alleles on the genes of CRP, IL-1, and the IL-1 receptor antagonist were identified. A classification tree was applied to determine...
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