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A functional polymorphism of PON1 interferes with microRNA binding to increase the risk of ischemic stroke and carotid atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis - 1 May 2013
Liu Mu-En, Liao Yi-Chu, Lin Ruey-Tay, Wang Yung-Song, Hsi Edward, Lin Hsiu-Fen, Chen Ku-Chung, Juo Suh-Hang H
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located at microRNA (miRNA) binding sites (miR-SNPs) can affect the expression of genes. This study aimed to identify the miR-SNPs associated with atherosclerosis and stroke. METHODS: Patients with ischemic stroke (n = 657) and stroke- and myocardial infarction-free volunteers (n = 1571) were enrolled. The carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) was measured in the...
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