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Q192R polymorphism in the PON1 gene and familial hypercholesterolemia in a Saudi population.
Annals of Saudi medicine - 1 Jan 2000
Alharbi Khalid Khalaf, Alnbaheen May Salem, Alharbi Fawiziah Khalaf, Hasanato Rana M, Khan Imran Ali
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by abnormal levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the blood. FH is a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The relationship between the paraoxonase 1 (PON1) gene, atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease has not been studied in Saudi patients. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the genetic...
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