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APOE gene polymorphism analysis in Barranquilla, Colombia.
Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud - 3 Mar 2016
Ruiz Martha, Arias Isis, Rolón Gloria, Hernández Enio, Garavito Pilar, Silvera-Redondo Carlos
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INTRODUCTION: The genetic variability present in the APOE gene polymorphism is considered an important factor associated with predisposition to diseases affecting lipid metabolism, as well as heart diseases and Alzheimer's disease, among others. Understanding it as a risk factor in different populations and ethnic groups is a useful tool. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the APOE gene polymorphism and determine allelic and...
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