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9p21 locus rs10757278 is associated with advanced carotid atherosclerosis in a gender-specific manner.
Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) - 1 Jun 2016
Zivotić Ivan, Djurić Tamara, Stanković Aleksandra, Djordjević Ana, Končar Igor, Davidović Lazar, Alavantić Dragan, Zivković Maja
Abstract excerpt
Single nucleotide polymorphisms from the chromosome locus 9p21 are reported to carry a risk for various cardiovascular diseases. One of the lead single nucleotide polymorphisms, rs10757278, was mostly investigated in association with coronary artery disease but rarely with carotid atherosclerosis. In this study, we aimed to analyze the association of rs10757278 A/G polymorphism with carotid plaque presence in...
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