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The minor allele of ANGPTL8 rs2278426 has a protective effect against CAD in T2DM patients.
Gene - 1 Jul 2024
Bilgin Aslihan Gizem, Ekici Berkay, Ozuynuk-Ertugrul Aybike Sena, Erkan Aycan Fahri, Coban Neslihan
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BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide despite advanced treatment and diagnosis strategies. Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8) mainly functions in the lipid mechanism, which is a dysregulated mechanism during CAD pathogenesis. In this study, we aimed to determine the associations between an ANGPTL8 polymorphism rs2278426 and the severity, presence, and risk factors of...
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