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The PPARGC1A Gly482Ser polymorphism is associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in men.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 11 Dec 2008
Ingelsson Erik, Bennet Louise, Ridderstråle Martin, Söderström Marianne, Råstam Lennart, Lindblad Ulf
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BACKGROUND: The Gly482Ser polymorphism in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1 alpha (PPARGC1A) has been demonstrated to be associated with diabetes, obesity and hypertension, all of which are important risk factors for left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. METHODS: The PPARGC1A Gly482Ser polymorphism was genotyped in a community-based cohort of 499 men and 533 women, who also...
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