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Apolipoprotein C-I genotype and serum levels of triglycerides, C-reactive protein and coronary heart disease.
Metabolism: clinical and experimental - 1 Dec 2010
Olsson Bob, Gigante Bruna, Mehlig Kirsten, Bergsten Alicia, Leander Karin, de Faire Ulf, Lissner Lauren, Thelle Dag S, Carlsson Lena M S
Abstract excerpt
Apolipoprotein C-I (apoCI) is implicated in lipid metabolism and inflammatory response, both important risk factors for human heart disease. However, most findings come from in vitro or animal studies, whereas data on human apoCI are sparse. To elucidate the role of apoCI in human disease, we analyzed a functional polymorphism in the promoter region of the apoCI gene in relation to blood lipids, C-reactive...
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