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Identification of two common variants contributing to serum apolipoprotein B levels in Mexicans.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Feb 2010
Weissglas-Volkov Daphna, Plaisier Christopher L, Huertas-Vazquez Adriana, Cruz-Bautista Ivette, Riaño-Barros Daniela, Herrera-Hernandez Miguel, Riba Laura, Cantor Rita M, Sinsheimer Janet S, Aguilar-Salinas Carlos A, Tusie-Luna Teresa, Pajukanta Päivi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Although the Mexican population has a high predisposition to dyslipidemias and premature coronary artery disease, this population is underinvestigated for the genetic factors conferring the high susceptibility. This study attempted to determine these genetic factors. METHODS AND RESULTS: First, we investigated apolipoprotein B (apoB) levels in Mexican extended families with familial...
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