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Use of a Mendelian randomization approach to assess the causal relation of gamma-Glutamyltransferase with blood pressure and serum insulin levels.
American journal of epidemiology - 15 Dec 2010
Conen David, Vollenweider Peter, Rousson Valentin, Marques-Vidal Pedro, Paccaud Fred, Waeber Gérard, Bochud Murielle
Abstract excerpt
Elevated levels of γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) have been associated with elevated blood pressure (BP) and diabetes. However, the causality of these relations has not been addressed. The authors performed a cross-sectional analysis (2003-2006) among 4,360 participants from the population-based Coh...
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