Article
Novel association of TM6SF2 rs58542926 genotype with increased serum tyrosine levels and decreased apoB-100 particles in Finns.
Journal of lipid research - 1 Jul 2017
Kim Daniel Seung, Jackson Anne U, Li Yatong K, Stringham Heather M, Kuusisto Johanna, Kangas Antti J, Soininen Pasi, Ala-Korpela Mika, Burant Charles F, Salomaa Veikko, Boehnke Michael, Laakso Markku, Speliotes Elizabeth K
Abstract excerpt
A glutamate-to-lysine variant (rs58542926-T) in transmembrane 6 superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) is associated with increased fatty liver disease and diabetes in conjunction with decreased cardiovascular disease risk. To identify mediators of the effects of TM6SF2, we tested for associations between rs58542926-T and serum lipoprotein/metabolite measures in cross-sectional data from nondiabetic statin-naïve...
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