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Influence of SREBP-2 and SCAP gene polymorphisms on lipid-lowering response to atorvastatin in a cohort of Chilean subjects with Amerindian background.
Molecular diagnosis & therapy - 1 Aug 2014
Lagos Jenny, Zambrano Tomás, Rosales Alexy, Salazar Luis A
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the influence of the polymorphisms G1784C (rs4822063) and A2386G (rs12487736) of SREBP-2 and SCAP genes, respectively, on the response to atorvastatin treatment in a cohort of Chilean subjects with Amerindian background. METHODS: A total of 142 hypercholesterolemic individuals underwent atorvastatin therapy (10 mg/day/1 month). Serum lipids levels before and after...
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