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Kalirin: a novel genetic risk factor for ischemic stroke.
Human genetics - 1 Mar 2010
Krug Tiago, Manso Helena, Gouveia Liliana, Sobral João, Xavier Joana M, Albergaria Isabel, Gaspar Gisela, Correia Manuel, Viana-Baptista Miguel, Simões Rita Moiron, Pinto Amélia Nogueira, Taipa Ricardo, Ferreira Carla, Fontes João Ramalho, Silva Mário Rui, Gabriel João Paulo, Matos Ilda, Lopes Gabriela, Ferro José M, Vicente Astrid M, Oliveira Sofia A
Abstract excerpt
Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. They are complex disorders resulting from the interplay of genetic and environmental factors, and may share several susceptibility genes. Several recent studies have implicated variants of the Kalirin (KALRN) gene with susceptibility to cardiovascular and metabolic phenotypes, but no studies have yet been...
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