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Complement factor H Y402H polymorphism, plasma concentration and risk of coronary artery disease.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Jul 2009
Qian Qi, Chen Zhong, Ma Genshan, Jiang Yibo, Feng Yi, Shen Chengxing, Yao Yuyu, Ding Jiandong, Dai Qiming, Li Yongjun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Inflammation plays an important role in coronary artery disease (CAD). Complement Factor H (CFH) gene has been analyzed in relation to CAD in several studies with conflicting results. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between the CFH Y402H polymorphism and CAD in Chinese. METHODS AND RESULTS: About 336 patients were enrolled, included 166 patients with CAD and 170...
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