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Correlation of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A gene with carotid plaques.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 30 Jun 2015
Zhou Shiming, Cui Min, Yin Zegang, Li Rui, Zhu Jie, Zhou Huadong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) is abundantly expressed in carotid plaques. This study investigated the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of PAPP-A and the presence of carotid plaques. METHODS: A total of 408 patients with carotid plaques and 493 controls were included in the study. All subjects were Southern Chinese Han. Carotid plaques were analyzed by...
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