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ABCG5/G8 polymorphisms and markers of cholesterol metabolism: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal of lipid research - 1 Oct 2010
Jakulj Lily, Vissers Maud N, Tanck Michael W T, Hutten Barbara A, Stellaard Frans, Kastelein John J P, Dallinga-Thie Geesje M
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variation at the ABCG5/G8 locus has been associated with markers of cholesterol homeostasis. As data originate from small-scale studies, we performed a meta-analysis to study these associations in a large dataset. We first investigated associations between five common ABCG5/G8 polymorphisms (p.Q604E, p.D19H, p.Y54C, p.T400K, and p.A632V) and plasma sterol levels in 245 hypercholesterolaemic individuals....
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