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Different associations of apolipoprotein E polymorphism with metabolic syndrome by sex in an elderly Chinese population.
Metabolism: clinical and experimental - 1 Oct 2011
Tao Meng Hua, Liu Jian Wei, LaMonte Michael J, Liu Jing, Wang Lei, He Yao, Li Xiao Ying, Wang Lu Ning, Ye Ling
Abstract excerpt
The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by a cluster of metabolic disorders including abnormal lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is involved in the regulation of the metabolism of cholesterol, lipoproteins, and triglycerides. The common ApoE polymorphism has been found to be associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This study evaluated the ApoE genetic polymorphism and...
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