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TaqIB polymorphism in cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) gene predicts future cardiovascular death in patients experiencing an acute coronary syndrome.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2009
Pillois Xavier, Phuong Do Thi Nahm, Reynaud Annabel, Benchimol Daniel, Lagrost Laurent, Bonnet Jacques
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BACKGROUND: Cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) plays a pivotal role in the remodelling of triglyceride (TG)-rich and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles. Sequence variations in the CETP gene may interfere with coronary atherosclerosis. However, clinical studies of various CETP polymorphisms have shown controversial data in coronary artery outcome. We aimed to investigate whether TaqIB CETP gene...
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