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Influence of CYP1A1*2C on high triglyceride levels in female Mexican indigenous Tarahumaras.
Archives of medical research - 1 Jul 2014
Bailón-Soto Claudia E, Galaviz-Hernández Carlos, Lazalde-Ramos Blanca P, Hernández-Velázquez Daniel, Salas-Pacheco José, Lares-Assef Ismael, Sosa-Macías Martha
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: High triglyceride levels are closely related to cardiovascular disease. Its development lays on age, diet, physical activity, ethnicity and genetic factors. Among the last, the CYP1A1*2C allele has an influence on the metabolism of cholesterol and other fatty acids. We undertook this study to determine the frequency of CYP1A1*2C and its association with triglyceride levels in Mexican...
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