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T-786C polymorphism in the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene is associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease in a Chinese population.
Pharmacology - 1 Jan 2010
Han Yi, Xu Weiwei, Zhang Wen, Liu Naifeng, Ji Yong
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Many investigations have revealed that genetic influences can have an important impact on the incidence and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of this research was to discover whether the T-786C polymorphism in the promoter 5'-flanking region of the gene for endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) is associated with CAD. METHODS: 622 Chinese Han subjects were enrolled in this...
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