Inheritance of plasma apolipoprotein B levels in families of patients undergoing coronary arteriography at an early age.

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Inheritance of plasma apolipoprotein B levels in families of patients undergoing coronary arteriography at an early age.

Genetic epidemiology - 1 Jan 1993

Coresh J, Beaty T H, Kwiterovich P O

Abstract excerpt

An elevated plasma level of apolipoprotein B (apoB), the major protein of low density lipoproteins, is a risk factor for coronary artery disease. This study tested the hypothesis, suggested by previous studies, that the apoB level is strongly influenced by a major gene. The study population inclu...

Topics

Apolipoproteins B
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Disease
Family
Female
Genetic Linkage
Genotype
Humans
Likelihood Functions
Lipoproteins
Male
Middle Aged
Risk Factors

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