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ESR2 Genetic Variants and Combined Oral Contraceptive Use Associated with the Risk of Stroke.
Archives of medical research - 1 Feb 2017
Xu Zhenlin, Li Ying, Huang Xiaoping, Shen Wei, Bai Jianling, Shen Chong, Zhao Yang
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: There is accumulating evidence suggesting an important role of estrogen receptor-β in the development of cardiovascular disease. The present study aims to investigate the relationship of estrogen receptor β gene (ESR2) polymorphisms with stroke risk in Chinese women, and further evaluate the gene-environment interaction of ESR2 and combined oral contraceptive (COC) use on stroke risk. METHODS:...
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