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PDGF-D gene polymorphism is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality in elderly men.
BMC medical genetics - 1 Sept 2016
Alehagen Urban, Olsen Renate S, Länne Toste, Matussek Andreas, Wågsäter Dick
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) D has been reported to be active in fibroblasts, and in areas of myocardial infarction. In this longitudinal study we evaluated the association between PDGF-D polymorphism and cardiovascular mortality, and attempted to discover whether specific genotype differences regarding risk could be observed, and if gender differences could be seen. METHODS: Four hundred...
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