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The -1131T>C SNP of the APOA5 gene modulates response to fenofibrate treatment in patients with the metabolic syndrome: a postprandial study.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Sept 2009
Cardona Fernando, Guardiola Montserrat, Queipo-Ortuño María Isabel, Murri Mora, Ribalta Josep, Tinahones Francisco J
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OBJECTIVE: Apolipoprotein A5 is a key gene controlling VLDL synthesis and hydrolysis and is the target of the main pharmacological agent to lower triglycerides (fibrates). We hypothesised that variability in the promoter of the APOA5 gene may affect the individual response to fibrate therapy, in both the fasting and postprandial states. METHODS: We selected 50 subjects with the metabolic syndrome who also had...
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