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SLCO1B1 c.388A>G Polymorphism Is Associated with HDL-C Levels in Response to Atorvastatin in Chilean Individuals.
International journal of molecular sciences - 31 Aug 2015
Prado Yalena, Saavedra Nicolás, Zambrano Tomás, Lagos Jenny, Rosales Alexy, Salazar Luis A
Abstract excerpt
The use of statins as the preferred lipid-lowering therapy has clearly demonstrated its efficacy in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, reducing also the risk of coronary events and cardiovascular disease mortality. In this study, we assessed single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the SLCO1B1 gene and their effect on atorvastatin response. We included 129 Chilean hypercholesterolemic patients undergoing 10...
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