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Paraoxonase gene polymorphisms and stroke severity.
European journal of neurology - 1 May 2010
Lazaros L, Markoula S, Kyritsis A, Georgiou I
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Paraoxonase (PON) is an HDL-associated enzyme that prevents low-density lipoprotein oxidation, playing a major role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. PON genes polymorphisms may affect the corresponding enzyme activity. In this study, we examined the association of ischemic stroke with the three PON genes. METHODS: One hundred and seventy-eight patients hospitalized for ischemic stroke and 181...
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