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Association of USF1 and APOA5 polymorphisms with familial combined hyperlipidemia in an Italian population.
Molecular and cellular probes - 1 Feb 2015
Di Taranto Maria Donata, Staiano Antonino, D'Agostino Maria Nicoletta, D'Angelo Antonietta, Bloise Elena, Morgante Alberto, Marotta Gennaro, Gentile Marco, Rubba Paolo, Fortunato Giuliana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH) is a polygenic and multifactorial disease characterized by a variable phenotype showing increased levels of triglycerides and/or cholesterol. The aim of this study was to identify single nucleotides (SNPs) in lipid-related genes associated with FCH. METHODS AND RESULTS: Twenty SNPs in lipid-related genes were studied in 142 control subjects and 165 FCH patients...
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