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Novel genetic variants modify the effect of smoking on carotid plaque burden in Hispanics.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Sept 2014
Della-Morte David, Wang Liyong, Beecham Ashley, Blanton Susan H, Zhao Hongyu, Sacco Ralph L, Rundek Tatjana, Dong Chuanhui
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Smoking greatly increases the risk of atherosclerotic plaque and the effect may vary from individual to individual. A genome-wide scan was performed for smoking×single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) interactions on carotid plaque burden (CPB) to identify the potential genetic moderators in Hispanics. METHODS: Carotid B-mode ultrasonography and genotyping by the Affymetrix 6.0 chip were...
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