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PCSK9 E670G polymorphism increases risk of coronary artery disease in a Chinese Han population.
The Journal of international medical research - 1 Oct 2024
Lin Zhang, Wang Shi Hong, Wei Da Yong, Wang Lu Min, Zhang Zhong Wu
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. The proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) E670G polymorphism has been reported to be associated with variability in levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol, a risk factor for CAD. However, the relationship between PCSK9 E670G and CAD is still not fully elucidated. METHODS: A total of 225...
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