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Four polymorphisms of cholesteryl ester transfer protein gene and coronary stenosis in a Tunisian population.
Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) - 1 Sept 2012
Rejeb Jihène, Omezzine Asma, Boumaiza Imen, Rebhi Lamia, Rejeb Nabila Ben, Nabli Naoufel, Abdelaziz Ahmed Ben, Boughzala Essia, Bouslama Ali
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: The role of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) in the development of atherosclerosis is under debate. We studied the association of four polymorphisms (Taq1B, I405V, R451Q and A373P) in the CETP gene with lipid profile and coronary artery disease. METHODS: Four CETP polymorphisms were studied in 316 Tunisian patients undergoing coronary angiography. Patients were clinically examined and their lipid...
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