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Genetic Polymorphism of CYP2C19 gene in the Stanislas cohort. A link with inflammation.
Annals of human genetics - 1 Mar 2008
Bertrand-Thiébault C, Berrahmoune H, Thompson A, Marie B, Droesch S, Siest G, Foernzler D, Visvikis-Siest S
Abstract excerpt
CYP2C19, a member of the cytochrome P450 family, metabolises arachidonic acid to produce epoxyeicosanoid acids, which are involved in vascular tone and inflammation. Thus, this study describes the possible relationship between a CYP2C19 polymorphism (681G>A) and three inflammatory markers: interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in healthy...
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