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Association of serum ADAMTS7 levels and genetic variant rs1994016 with acute coronary syndrome in a Chinese population: A case control study.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Aug 2018
Lin Yan, Chen Han, Wang Yidong, Jin Chunna, Lin Xiaoping, Wang Cuncun, Lu Yi, Chen Zexin, Wang Jian-An, Xiang Meixiang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is commonly caused by rupture or erosion of coronary atherosclerotic plaques and secondary thrombus formation. Metalloproteinase ADAMTS7 was found to play an important role in atherogenesis. This study aimed to explore the association of serum ADAMTS7 levels and rs1994016 polymorphism at ADAMTS7 locus with ACS in a Chinese population. METHODS: 1881 patients who...
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