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Effect of the PCSK9 R46L genetic variant on plasma insulin and glucose levels, risk of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease: A meta-analysis.
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD - 1 Jun 2024
Liu Sen, Wan Jindong, Wang Dan, Yang Yi, Fang Jie, Luo Tao, Liang Dengpan, Hu Jun, Hou Jixin, Wang Peijian
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: The impact of the loss-of-function (LOF) genetic variant PCSK9 R46L on glucose homeostasis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains uncertain, despite its established correlation with diminished blood cholesterol levels. This meta-analysis aimed at exploring the effect of the PCSK9 R46L genetic variant on plasma insulin and glucose levels, risk of diabetes mellitus and CVD. METHODS AND...
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