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Age of onset of myocardial infarction: is promoter polymorphism of the RAGE gene implicated?
Rejuvenation research - 1 Feb 2011
Boiocchi Chiara, Bozzini Sara, Buzzi Maria Paola, Schirinzi Sandra, Zorzetto Michele, Pelissero Gabriele, Cuccia Mariaclara, Falcone Colomba
Abstract excerpt
Receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) is a cell-surface molecule member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and engages differing ligands relevant to distinct processes. A growing body of evidence has suggested that RAGE may promote vascular inflammation through several mechanisms. The objective of this study was to identify the possible relationship between the -374 T/A polymorphism of the RAGE gene,...
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