Article
Genetic and environmental factors on the relation of lung function and arterial stiffness.
Respiratory medicine - 1 Jun 2013
Tarnoki David Laszlo, Tarnoki Adam Domonkos, Lazar Zsofia, Medda Emanuela, Littvay Levente, Cotichini Rodolfo, Fagnani Corrado, Stazi Maria Antonietta, Nisticó Lorenza, Lucatelli Pierleone, Boatta Emanuele, Zini Chiara, Fanelli Fabrizio, Baracchini Claudio, Meneghetti Giorgio, Jermendy Gyorgy, Préda István, Kiss Róbert Gábor, Karlinger Kinga, Lannert Agnes, Schillaci Giuseppe, Molnar Andrea Agnes, Garami Zsolt, Berczi Viktor, Horvath Ildiko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: An association between reduced lung function and increased cardiovascular risk has been reported, but the underlying mechanisms are unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the heritability of lung function and to estimate its genetic association with arterial stiffness. METHODS: 150 monozygotic and 42 dizygotic healthy Hungarian and American Caucasian twin pairs (age 43 ± 17 years) underwent...
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