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Genetic variants in ABCA1 promoter affect transcription activity and plasma HDL level in pigs.
Gene - 25 Jan 2015
Dang Xiao-yong, Chu Wei-wei, Shi Heng-chuan, Yu Shi-gang, Han Hai-yin, Gu Shu-Hua, Chen Jie
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Excess accumulation of cholesterol in plasma may result in coronary artery disease. Numerous studies have demonstrated that ATP-binding cassette protein A1 (ABCA1) mediates the efflux of cholesterol and phospholipids to apolipoproteins, a process necessary for plasma high density lipoprotein (HDL) formation. Higher plasma levels of HDL are associated with lower risk for cardiovascular disease. Studies of human...
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