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Variant in GALNT3 Gene Linked with Reduced Coronary Artery Disease Risk in Chinese Population.
DNA and cell biology - 1 Jul 2017
Guo Liwei, Li Duan, Li Mengting, Li Lin, Huang Yanmei
Abstract excerpt
Our previous study found expression of GALNT3 gene was reduced in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients, and it contributed to endothelial injury by regulating apoptosis and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) expression. GALNT3 gene may be a potential target for future therapeutic intervention of CAD. However, none reports linking the GALNT3 gene to susceptibility of CAD. This study investigated the variant...
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