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The Kalirin Gene rs9289231 Polymorphism as a Novel Predisposing Marker for Coronary Artery Disease.
Laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2014
Boroumand Mohammadali, Ziaee Shayan, Zarghami Nosratollah, Anvari Maryam Sotudeh, Cheraghi Sara, Abbasi Seyed Hesameddin, Jalali Arash, Pourgholi Leila
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Genetic variations play a major role in the process of atherosclerosis. Recently, rs9289231 genetic variations of the Kalirin gene (KALRN) on chromosome 3q21.2 have been introduced as potential genetic markers for coronary artery disease (CAD). OBJECTIVE: In this case-control study, we investigated the association between genetic...
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