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Haptoglobin Phenotype Modifies the Effect of Fenofibrate on Risk of Coronary Event: ACCORD Lipid Trial.
Diabetes care - 1 Jan 2022
Warren Rachel A, Carew Allie S, Andreou Pantelis, Herman Christine, Levy Andrew P, Ginsberg Henry N, Sapp John, Rimm Eric B, Kirkland Susan, Cahill Leah E
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The haptoglobin (Hp)2-2 phenotype (∼35-40% of people) is associated with increased oxidation and dysfunctional HDL in hyperglycemia and may explain why drugs designed to pharmacologically raise HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides have not reliably prevented cardiovascular disease in diabetes. We aimed to determine whether the effect of adding fenofibrate versus placebo to simvastatin on the risk of...
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