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An APOA5 3' UTR variant associated with plasma triglycerides triggers APOA5 downregulation by creating a functional miR-485-5p binding site.
American journal of human genetics - 2 Jan 2014
Caussy Cyrielle, Charrière Sybil, Marçais Christophe, Di Filippo Mathilde, Sassolas Agnès, Delay Mireille, Euthine Vanessa, Jalabert Audrey, Lefai Etienne, Rome Sophie, Moulin Philippe
Abstract excerpt
APOA5 c.*158C>T (rs2266788), located in the 3' UTR, belongs to APOA5 haplotype 2 (APOA5*2), which is strongly associated with plasma triglyceride levels and modulates the occurrence of both moderate and severe hypertriglyceridemia. Individuals with APOA5*2 display reduced APOA5 expression at the...
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