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The apolipoprotein A5 (APOA5) gene predisposes Caucasian children to elevated triglycerides and vitamin E (Four Provinces Study).
Atherosclerosis - 1 Oct 2010
Guardiola Montse, Ribalta Josep, Gómez-Coronado Diego, Lasunción Miguel Angel, de Oya Manuel, Garcés Carmen
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OBJECTIVE: Apolipoprotein A-V plays an important role in lipid metabolism regulation, particularly modulating triglyceride levels, as has been shown by many association studies in adults. The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of APOA5 on lipid profiles and fat-soluble vitamins (due to its strong relationship with triglyceride metabolism) in children. METHODS: We determined polymorphisms -1131T>C and...
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