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The human rs1050286 polymorphism alters LOX-1 expression through modifying miR-24 binding.
Journal of cellular and molecular medicine - 1 Jan 2016
Morini Elena, Rizzacasa Barbara, Pucci Sabina, Polidoro Chiara, Ferrè Fabrizio, Caporossi Daniela, Helmer Citterich Manuela, Novelli Giuseppe, Amati Francesca
Abstract excerpt
The up-regulation of lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1), encoded by the OLR1 gene, plays a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Moreover, OLR1 polymorphisms were associated with increased susceptibility to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and coronary artery diseases (CAD). In these pathologies, the identification of therapeutic approaches that can inhibit or...
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