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(TTA)n polymorphism in 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A and response to atorvastatin in coronary artery disease patients.
Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology - 1 Mar 2009
Noriega Viviana, Pennanen Christian, Sánchez María Pilar, Chiong Mario, Llancaqueo Marcelo, Lavandero Sergio, Prieto Juan Carlos
Abstract excerpt
3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors have been used clinically for lowering total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Interindividual pharmacological differences observed with this treatment have been attributed to genetic differences. The aim of this study was to assess the association in the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction by atorvastatin and (TTA)n polymorphism in the...
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