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APOA4 polymorphism as a risk factor for unfavorable lipid serum profile and depression: a cross-sectional study.
Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research - 1 Aug 2011
Ota Vanessa Kiyomi, Chen Elizabeth Suchi, Ejchel Tatiana Flank, Furuya Tatiane Katsue, Mazzotti Diego Robles, Cendoroglo Maysa Seabra, Ramos Luiz Roberto, Araujo Lara Quirino, Burbano Rommel Rodriguez, Smith Marília de Arruda Cardoso
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: APOA1/C3/A4/A5 gene cluster is closely involved in lipid metabolism, and its polymorphisms have been associated with coronary heart disease and lipid plasma levels. Here, we aimed to investigate associations of APOC3 (3238C>G, -482C>T, 1100C>T) and APOA4 (Gln360His, Thr347Ser) polymorphisms in 382 individuals from a cohort of a Longitudinal Brazilian Elderly Study with major age-related morbidities...
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