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A genomic exploration identifies mechanisms that may explain adverse cardiovascular effects of COX-2 inhibitors.
Scientific reports - 31 Aug 2017
Brænne Ingrid, Willenborg Christina, Tragante Vinicius, Kessler Thorsten, Zeng Lingyao, Reiz Benedikt, Kleinecke Mariana, von Ameln Simon, Willer Cristen J, Laakso Markku, Wild Philipp S, Zeller Tanja, Wallentin Lars, Franks Paul W, Salomaa Veikko, Dehghan Abbas, Meitinger Thomas, Samani Nilesh J, Asselbergs Folkert W, Erdmann Jeanette, Schunkert Heribert
Abstract excerpt
Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (coxibs) are characterized by multiple molecular off-target effects and increased coronary artery disease (CAD) risk. Here, we systematically explored common variants of genes representing molecular targets of coxibs for association with CAD. Given a broad spectrum of pleiotropic effects of coxibs, our intention was to narrow potential mechanisms affecting CAD risk as we hypothesized...
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