Article
Synergistic effects between 561A > C and 98G > T polymorphisms of E-selectin gene and hypercholesterolemia in determining the susceptibility to coronary artery disease.
Heart and vessels - 1 Jul 2008
Zak Iwona, Sarecka Beata, Krauze Jolanta
Abstract excerpt
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial disease that results from the interaction between genetic and traditional risk factors. The endothelium dysfunction plays a key role in the progression of atherosclerotic lesions. E-selectin is a marker of endothelium dysfunction. The aim of the present study was to find a relationship between 561A > C and 98G > T polymorphisms of E-selectin gene and CAD as well...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
