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The -374T/A variant of the rage gene promoter is associated with clinical restenosis after coronary stent placement.
International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology - 1 Jan 2000
Falcone C, Emanuele E, Buzzi M P, Ballerini L, Repetto A, Canosi U, Mazzucchelli I, Schirinzi S, Sbarsi I, Boiocchi C, Cuccia M
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Upregulation of the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) may play a crucial role in neointimal formation upon vessel injury. The -374T/A variant of the RAGE gene promoter, which has been associated with an altered expression of the cell-surface receptor, could exert a protective ef...
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