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Association of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter G1 Polymorphisms with Risk of Ischemic Stroke in the Chinese Han Population.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association - 1 Jun 2015
Li Qu, Liu Xu, Zhu Ruixia, He Zhiyi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-binding cassette transporter G1 (ABCG1), a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette transporters, is involved in the transport of cholesterol and phospholipids in macrophages. As such, ABCG1 plays a crucial role in the development of atherosclerosis in humans. In this study, we investigate the association between ABCG1 polymorphisms and the risk of developing...
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