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Expression profile of apolipoproteins (APOE) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) genes in ischemic heart disease.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 1 Jun 2026
Sharif Saima, Saqib Muhammad, Rafaqat Saira, Anum Laaiba, Cojic Milena, Klisic Aleksandra
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Ischemic heart disease (IHD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, characterized by atherosclerosis and functional alterations in coronary circulation. Endothelin (ET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor, is implicated in coronary artery vasoconstriction, myocardial ischemia, and atherosclerosis through its mitogenic effects. The APOE is associated with increased LDL cholesterol, triglycerides,...
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