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Population differences in associations of serotonin transporter promoter polymorphism (5HTTLPR) di- and triallelic genotypes with blood pressure and hypertension prevalence.
American heart journal - 1 Mar 2017
Williams Redford B, Bishop George D, Haberstick Brett C, Smolen Andrew, Brummett Beverly H, Siegler Ilene C, Babyak Michael A, Zhang Xiaodong, Tai E Shyong, Lee Jeannette Jen-Mai, Tan Maudrene, Teo Yik Ying, Cai Shiwei, Chan Edmund, Halpern Carolyn Tucker, Whitsel Eric A, Bauldry Shawn, Harris Kathleen Mullan
Abstract excerpt
Based on prior research finding the 5HTTLPR L allele associated with increased cardiovascular reactivity to laboratory stressors and increased risk of myocardial infarction, we hypothesized that the 5HTTLPR L allele will be associated with increased blood pressure (BP) and increased hypertension prevalence in 2 large nationally representative samples in the United States and Singapore. METHODS: Logistic...
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