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The chromosome 9p21 variant interacts with vegetable and wine intake to influence the risk of cardiovascular disease: a population based cohort study.
BMC medical genetics - 1 Jan 2014
Hindy George, Ericson Ulrika, Hamrefors Viktor, Drake Isabel, Wirfält Elisabet, Melander Olle, Orho-Melander Marju
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chromosome 9p21 variants are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) but not with any of its known risk markers. However, recent studies have suggested that the risk associated with 9p21 variation is modified by a prudent dietary pattern and smoking. We tested if the increased risk of CVD by the 9p21 single nucleotide polymorphism rs4977574 is modified by intakes of vegetables, fruits, alcohol,...
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