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Association between PPARalpha gene polymorphisms and myocardial infarction.
Clinical science (London, England : 1979) - 1 Nov 2008
Reinhard Wibke, Stark Klaus, Sedlacek Kamil, Fischer Marcus, Baessler Andrea, Neureuther Katharina, Weber Stefan, Kaess Bernhard, Wiedmann Silke, Mitsching Stefan, Lieb Wolfgang, Erdmann Jeanette, Meisinger Christa, Doering Angela, Tolle Ralf, Jeron Andreas, Riegger Guenter, Hengstenberg Christian
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PPARalpha (peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor alpha) regulates the expression of genes that are involved in lipid metabolism, tissue homoeostasis and inflammation. Consistent rodent and human studies suggest a link between PPARalpha function and cardiovascular disease, qualifying PPARalph...
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