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Carotid plaque and candidate genes related to inflammation and endothelial function in Hispanics from northern Manhattan.
Stroke - 1 Apr 2011
Gardener Hannah, Beecham Ashley, Cabral Digna, Yanuck Danielle, Slifer Susan, Wang Liyong, Blanton Susan H, Sacco Ralph L, Juo Suh-Hang Hank, Rundek Tatjana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The genetic influence on carotid atherosclerotic plaque is mostly unknown. This study examines the association between carotid plaque and single nucleotide polymorphisms in selected genes implicated in inflammation and endothelial function. METHODS: A total of 43 genes (197 single nucleotide polymorphisms) involved in inflammation and endothelial function were interrogated in 287...
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