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Genetic Predisposition of Anti-Cytomegalovirus Immunoglobulin G Levels and the Risk of 9 Cardiovascular Diseases.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2022
Tan Jiang-Shan, Ren Jia-Meng, Fan Luyun, Wei Yuhao, Hu Song, Zhu Sheng-Song, Yang Yanmin, Cai Jun
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Background: Accumulating evidence has indicated that persistent human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection is associated with several cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. However, whether there is a causal association between the level of anti-HCMV immune response and the risk of cardiovascular diseases remains unknown. Methods: Single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with...
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