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Gallstone cholesterol content is related to apolipoprotein E polymorphism.
Gastroenterology - 1 Jun 1993
Juvonen T, Kervinen K, Kairaluoma M I, Lajunen L H, Kesäniemi Y A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The genetically determined phenotypes of apolipoprotein E are related to variations in lipoprotein levels and in the enterohepatic metabolism of cholesterol and bile acids. The present study was designed to elucidate the role of apolipoprotein E polymorphism in gallstone formation. METHODS: Apolipoprotein E phenotype was determined in 169 consecutive cholecystectomy patients and in 200 controls. The...
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