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Vascular endothelial growth factor polymorphisms and extent of coronary atherosclerosis in Chinese population with advanced coronary artery disease.
American journal of hypertension - 1 Sept 2010
Lin Tsung-Hsien, Su Ho-Ming, Wang Chiao-Ling, Voon Wen-Chol, Shin Shyi-Jang, Lai Wen-Ter, Sheu Sheng-Hsiung
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is important in atherosclerotic development. We examined two VEGF polymorphisms, including +405 C/G (rs2010963) and -2578C/A (rs699947), to assess their relation to the extent of coronary atherosclerosis. METHODS: We recruited 398 patients with advanced coronary artery disease (CAD). Angiographic "clinical vessel score" (CVS, 1-3 vessels) and "diffuse score"...
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