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Are common leptin promoter polymorphisms associated with restenosis after coronary stenting?
Heart and vessels - 1 Sept 2007
Bienertová-Vasků Julie Anna, Hlinomaz Ota, Vasků Anna
Abstract excerpt
The hypertrophy of vascular smooth muscle cells as well as neointimal proliferation is critical in vascular remodeling, whereas leptin has proved to play an important role recently. The aim of the study was to investigate possible associations of two common leptin gene polymorphisms with restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). To study the association of two promoter polymorphisms, LEP -2548...
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