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IL-15 polymorphisms are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk factors. The Genetics of Atherosclerosis Disease (GEA) Mexican Study.
Cytokine - 1 Nov 2017
Angeles-Martínez Javier, Posadas-Sánchez Rosalinda, Pérez-Hernández Nonanzit, Rodríguez-Pérez José Manuel, Fragoso José Manuel, Bravo-Flores Eyerahi, Posadas-Romero Carlos, Vargas-Alarcón Gilberto
Abstract excerpt
Interleukin IL-15 (IL-15) has been implicated in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of IL-15 gene polymorphisms as susceptibility markers for development of subclinical atherosclerosis (SA) and cardiovascular risk factors in Mexican population. Four IL-15 gene polymorphisms (rs4956403, rs3806798, rs1057972 and rs10833) were analyzed in a group...
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