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The Fcγ receptor IIA R131H gene polymorphism is associated with endothelial function in patients with hypercholesterolaemia.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Oct 2011
Schneider Markus P, Leusen Jeanette H W, Herrmann Martin, Garlichs Christoph D, Amann Kerstin, John Stefan, Schmieder Roland E
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: A gene polymorphism substituting arginine (R) for histidine (H) at position 131 has been described within the Fcγ receptor IIa (FcγRIIa). The R allele is associated with increased binding of CRP and enhanced activation of monocytes. FcγRIIa is also expressed on endothelial cells, and we hypothesized this polymorphism would be associated with alterations of endothelial function. METHODS: Genomic DNA was...
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