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SDF1-3'A polymorphism is associated with size but not occurrence of abdominal aortic aneurysm in a Chinese population.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Aug 2016
Zhang Wenwen, Liu Zhao, Zhou Min, Yi Long, Liu Changjian
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have suggested that stromal-derived factor 1 (SDF1) plays a pivotal role in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) development. The SDF1-3'A polymorphism (G to A, rs1801157), located in the 3' untranslated region, could influence the expression of SDF1. The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship of SDF1-3'A polymorphism with the risk of AAA occurrence and size. METHODS: A total...
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