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Influence of Common Gene Variants on Lipid Levels and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Afro-Caribbeans.
International journal of molecular sciences - 17 Oct 2024
Larifla Laurent, Bassien-Capsa Valerie, Velayoudom Fritz-Line, Chingan-Martino Vaneva, Afassinou Yaovi, Ancedy Yann, Galantine Olivier, Galantine Valérie, Nicolas Livy, Martino Frédérique, Numeric Patrick, Foucan Lydia, Humphries Steve E
Abstract excerpt
A lower mortality rate from coronary artery disease (CAD) and a more favourable lipid profile have been reported in Afro-Caribbeans compared with people of European ancestry. The aim of this study was to determine whether common lipid variants identified in other populations are associated with lipid levels and CAD in Afro-Caribbeans. We studied 705 Afro-Caribbeans (192 with CAD) who were genotyped for 13...
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