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Genetic loci associated with lipid concentrations and cardiovascular risk factors in the Korean population.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2011
Park Mi-Hyun, Kim NamHee, Lee Jong-Young, Park Hyun-Young
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Dyslipidaemia, a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), is strongly influenced by genetic factors. OBJECTIVE: To identify genetic factors affecting blood lipid concentrations and CVD risk factors in the Korean population by a candidate gene association analysis. METHODS: 21 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that have been reported as associated with lipid concentrations in people of...
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