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Regional Variation in Genetic Control of Atherosclerosis in Hyperlipidemic Mice.
G3 (Bethesda, Md.) - 3 Dec 2020
Jones Michael B, An Alexander, Shi Lisa J, Shi Weibin
Abstract excerpt
Atherosclerosis is a polygenic disorder that often affects multiple arteries. Carotid arteries are common sites for evaluating subclinical atherosclerosis, and aortic root is the standard site for quantifying atherosclerosis in mice. We compared genetic control of atherosclerosis between the two sites in the same cohort derived from two phenotypically divergent Apoe-null (Apoe-/-) mouse strains. Female F2 mice...
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