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A novel haplotype within C-reactive protein gene influences CRP levels and coronary heart disease risk in Northwest Indians.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Sept 2014
Singh Puneetpal, Singh Monica, Nagpal Harinder Singh, Kaur Taranpal, Khullar Shallu, Kaur Gurpreet, Dhillon Harjot, Di Napoli Mario, Mastana Sarabjit
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According to several epidemiological and clinical studies, the concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) in blood is associated with the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). However, these studies are limited in high incidence and prevalence area of North-West India. The present case control study investigated the contribution of three relevant CRP single nucleotide polymorphisms: -717A>G located in the promoter...
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