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The -8 UTR C/G polymorphism of PSMA6 gene is associated with susceptibility to myocardial infarction in type 2 diabetic patients.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Nov 2008
Barbieri Michelangela, Marfella Raffaele, Rizzo Maria Rosaria, Boccardi Virginia, Siniscalchi Mario, Schiattarella Concetta, Siciliano Silvio, Lemme Pietro, Paolisso Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Controversial results have been provided regarding the potential role of proteasome subunit alpha type 6 gene (PSMA6) in determining susceptibility to myocardial infarction (MI). In addition, no data in Caucasians have been provided. We aimed to: (a) validate in a Caucasian population the association between PSMA6 gene polymorphism and MI; (b) investigate the potential association between PSMA6 gene...
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