Article
The ESR2 AluI 1730G>A (rs4986938) gene polymorphism is associated with fibrinogen plasma levels in postmenopausal women.
Gene - 25 Oct 2012
Marini Herbert, Currò Monica, Adamo Elena B, Polito Francesca, Ferlazzo Nadia, Bitto Alessandra, Atteritano Marco, D'Anna Rosario, Alibrandi Angela, Altavilla Domenica, Squadrito Francesco, Ientile Riccardo, Caccamo Daniela
Abstract excerpt
The incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and resultant morbidity and mortality are highly increased in postmenopausal women. Recent observations indicate the involvement of estrogen receptor beta in the pathogenesis of CVD, and the potential role of ESR2 gene polymorphisms as independent risk factors for CVD. We aimed to investigate the possible association between the ESR2 AluI 1730G>A gene polymorphism...
Topics
- Alu Elements
- Body Mass Index
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Estrogen Receptor beta
- Female
- Fibrinogen
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Polymorphism, Genetic
