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CD36 polymorphism and its relationship with body mass index and coronary artery disease in a Korean population.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2007
Yun Yeo Min, Song Eun Young, Song Sang Hoon, Song Junghan, Kim Jin Q
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BACKGROUND: CD36 is a multifunctional membrane receptor and a cell-adhesion molecule that is expressed in platelets, monocytes/macrophages, microvascular endothelial cells, cardiac monocytes and adipocytes. In this study, we investigated whether genetic polymorphisms of the CD36 gene are associated with risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in a Korean population. METHODS: PCR and polyacrylamide gel...
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