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Association of apolipoprotein E polymorphism with plasma lipid disorders, independent of obesity-related traits in Vietnamese children.
Lipids in health and disease - 10 Oct 2016
Hanh Nguyen Thi Hong, Nhung Bui Thi, Dao Duong Thi Anh, Tuyet Le Thi, Hop Le Thi, Binh Tran Quang, Thuc Vu Thi Minh
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BACKGROUND: The dyslipidemia associated with obesity plays a major role in the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Dyslipidemia in childhood can progress in adult stage. APOE is one of the most important genes that regulate plasma lipid transport and clearance. The study aimed to assess whether the common APOE polymorphism is associated with lipid profiles and dyslipidemia, and it could be...
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