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Athsq1 is an atherosclerosis modifier locus with dramatic effects on lesion area and prominent accumulation of versican.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Dec 2008
Seidelmann Sara Bretschger, Kuo Chaoling, Pleskac Nick, Molina Jennifer, Sayers Scott, Li Rong, Zhou Jing, Johnson Pamela, Braun Kathleen, Chan Christina, Teupser Daniel, Breslow Jan L, Wight Thomas N, Tall Alan R, Welch Carrie L
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OBJECTIVE: Susceptibility to atherosclerosis is genetically complex, and modifier genes that do not operate via traditional risk factors are largely unknown. A mouse genetics approach can simplify the genetic analysis and provide tools for mechanistic studies. METHODS AND RESULTS: We previously identified atherosclerosis susceptibility QTL (Athsq1) on chromosome 4 acting independently of systemic risk factors. We...
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