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MTP gene polymorphisms and postprandial lipemia in familial combined hyperlipidemia: effects of treatment with atorvastatin.
Clinica e investigacion en arteriosclerosis : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Arteriosclerosis - 1 Jan 2000
Klop Boudewijn, Verseyden Caroline, Ribalta Josep, Salazar Juliana, Masana Luis, Cabezas Manuel Castro
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BACKGROUND: The microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) is involved in hepatic and intestinal apoB secretion. We studied the effect of the functional MTP-493G/T polymorphism on fasting and postprandial lipoproteins in patients with familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH) before and after treatment with atorvastatin. METHODS: Eight FCH heterozygote carriers of the rare -493T allele were compared to 9 matched...
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