Article
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) genotype and reduced CETP levels associated with decreased prevalence of hypertension.
Mayo Clinic proceedings - 1 Jun 2010
Schechter Clyde B, Barzilai Nir, Crandall Jill P, Atzmon Gil
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To clarify whether reduced cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) activity carries inherent blood pressure risks and to infer whether the increased blood pressure and elevated mortality associated with torcetrapib are idiosyncratic or characteristic of this class of drugs. PATIENTS...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
