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Role of TGF-beta1 haplotypes in the occurrence of myocardial infarction in young Italian patients.
BMC medical genetics - 29 Feb 2008
Crobu Francesca, Palumbo Luigi, Franco Erica, Bergerone Serena, Carturan Sonia, Guarrera Simonetta, Frea Simone, Trevi Gianpaolo, Piazza Alberto, Matullo Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-beta1) gene play an important role in the acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however no investigation has been conducted so far in young AMI patients. In this study, we evaluated the influence of TGF-beta1 polymorphisms/haplotypes on the onset and progression of AMI in young Italian population. METHODS: 201 cases and 201 controls were genotyped for three...
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