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The APOA5 Trp19 allele is associated with metabolic syndrome via its association with plasma triglycerides.
BMC medical genetics - 12 Sept 2008
Dallongeville Jean, Cottel Dominique, Wagner Aline, Ducimetière Pierre, Ruidavets Jean-Bernard, Arveiler Dominique, Bingham Annie, Ferrières Jean, Amouyel Philippe, Meirhaeghe Aline
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BACKGROUND: The goal of the present study was to assess the effect of genetic variability at the APOA5/A4/C3/A1 cluster locus on the risk of metabolic syndrome. METHODS: The APOA5 Ser19Trp, APOA5 -12,238T>C, APOA4 Thr347Ser, APOC3 -482C>T and APOC3 3238C>G (SstI) polymorphisms were analyzed in a representative population sample of 3138 men and women from France, including 932 individuals with metabolic syndrome...
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