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Polymorphism of CYP3A4 2 and eNOS genes in the diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia undergoing statin treatment.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Oct 2014
Jamil Kaiser, Kandula Vidya, Kandula Ramoji, Asimuddin M, Joshi Sindu, Yerra Shiva Kumar
Abstract excerpt
In individuals with diabetes, a log linear relationship exists between cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and Statins, a cholesterol lowering drug, have a complex relationship. Statins are potent modulators of CYP3A4 2 enzyme and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) functions in a number of cholesterol-independent, cardio protective actions in T2D. The aim of this study was...
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