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Taq1B polymorphism of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) gene in primary combined hyperlipidaemia.
The Indian journal of medical research - 1 Mar 2009
Hassanzadeh Taghi, Firoozrai Mohsen, Zonouz Abdolvahhab Ehsani, Zavarehee Abbas, Paoli Max
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) gene polymorphism is known to be associated with changes in lipid profiles. Primary hyperlipidaemia is considered to be a major risk factor for pancreatitis, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. We investigated the association of one common polymorphism in the CETP gene (Taq1B) with plasma lipid levels and CETP activity in Iranian subjects...
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