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Genetic variations in HSPA8 gene associated with coronary heart disease risk in a Chinese population.
PloS one - 16 Mar 2010
He Meian, Guo Huan, Yang Xiaobo, Zhou Li, Zhang Xiaomin, Cheng Longxian, Zeng Hesong, Hu Frank B, Tanguay Robert M, Wu Tangchun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There is ample evidence that Hsp70 takes part in the progress of coronary heart disease (CHD). This implies that genetic variants of Hsp70 genes such as HSPA8 (HSC70) gene might contribute to the development of CHD. The present study aimed to investigate whether certain genetic variants of HSPA8 gene are associated with CHD in Han Chinese people. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A total of 2006...
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