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Sex differential genetic effect of chromosome 9p21 on subclinical atherosclerosis.
PloS one - 30 Nov 2010
Lin Hsiu-Fen, Tsai Pei-Chien, Lin Ruey-Tay, Khor Gim-Thean, Sheu Sheng-Hsiung, Juo Suh-Hang Hank
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chromosome 9p21 has recently been shown to be a risk region for a broad range of vascular diseases. Since carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque are independent predictors for vascular diseases, the association between 9p21 and these two phenotypes was investigated. METHODOLO...
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