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MIF gene rs755622 polymorphism positively associated with acute coronary syndrome in Chinese Han population: case-control study.
Scientific reports - 10 Jan 2020
Du Guo-Li, Luo Jun-Yi, Wang Duolao, Li Yan-Hong, Fang Bin-Bin, Li Xiao-Mei, Gao Xiao-Ming, Yang Yi-Ning
Abstract excerpt
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) has been recognized as a major player in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. This study determined the association between polymorphisms of MIF gene and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The polymorphism of MIF gene (rs755622, rs1007888 and rs2096525) was analyzed in 1153 healthy controls and 699 ACS cases in Chinese Han population. Plasma MIF level was also measured in...
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