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Associations between apolipoprotein E genotype, diet, body mass index, and serum lipids in Lithuanian adult population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Petkeviciene Janina, Smalinskiene Alina, Luksiene Dalia Ieva, Jureniene Kristina, Ramazauskiene Vitalija, Klumbiene Jurate, Lesauskaite Vaiva
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphism is associated with lipid levels. Some studies have reported that blood lipid response to diet or obesity varies depending on APOE genotypes. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of APOE genotypes, the intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA), and obesity on serum lipid levels in Lithuanian adult population. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A cross-sectional...
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