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The polymorphism -1131T>C in apolipoprotein A5 gene is associated with dyslipidemia in Brazilian subjects.
Gene - 1 Mar 2013
Ferreira Cláudia N, Carvalho Maria G, Fernandes Ana P, Santos Izabela R, Rodrigues Kathryna F, Lana Angela M Q, Almeida Cristina R, Loures-Vale Andréia A, Gomes Karina B, Sousa Marinez O
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BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms in apolipoprotein A5 gene (APOA5) have been associated with higher triglyceride levels in many populations. The aim of the study was to determine the allelic and genotypic distribution of the APOA5 -1131T>C polymorphism and to identify the association of the genetic variant and the risk for dyslipidemia. METHODS: We genotyped 109 dyslipidemic subjects and 107 controls. The total...
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