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What is the impact of PCSK9 rs505151 and rs11591147 polymorphisms on serum lipids level and cardiovascular risk: a meta-analysis.
Lipids in health and disease - 12 Jun 2017
Qiu Chengfeng, Zeng Pingyu, Li Xiaohui, Zhang Zhen, Pan Bingjie, Peng Zhou Y F, Li Yapei, Ma Yeshuo, Leng Yiping, Chen Ruifang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: PCSK9 rs505151 and rs11591147 polymorphisms are identified as gain- and loss-of-function mutations, respectively. The effects of these polymorphisms on serum lipid levels and cardiovascular risk remain to be elucidated. METHODS: In this meta-analysis, we explored the association of PCSK9 rs505151 and rs11591147 polymorphisms with serum lipid levels and cardiovascular risk by calculating the...
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