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The age effect on the association between the scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) polymorphism and HDL-C level: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study.
Endocrine research - 1 Jan 2014
Faam Bita, Daneshpour Maryam Sadat, Hedayati Mehdi, Halalkhor Sohrab, Mansournia Mohammad Ali, Zarkesh Maryam, Azizi Fereidoun
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INTRODUCTION: The scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI) is a key component in the reverse cholesterol transportation. The aim of this study was to assess the association between exon1 (G → A) polymorphism of SR-BI gene and lipid profiles among the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 774 adults (322 males and 452 females) aged 20-70 years...
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