Article
[Lack of association between the S447X variant of the lipoprotein lipase gene and plasma lipids. A preliminary study].
Investigacion clinica - 1 Jun 2014
Zambrano Morales Mariana, Fernández Salgado Erika, Balzán Urdaneta Ligia, Labastidas Neila, Aranguren-Méndez José, Connell Lissette, Molero Paredes Tania, Rojas Alicia, Panunzio Amelia
Abstract excerpt
The increase in lipid plasma values is an important cardiovascular risk factor. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) plays an important role in the lipoprotein metabolism and metabolic and genetic factors may influence its levels and functions. The S447X variant of the lipoprotein lipase gene is associated with changes in plasma lipids in different populations. The objective of this research was to analyze the S447X variant...
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