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Paraoxonase Polymorphism (Gln192-Arg) Is Associated with Coronary Heart Disease in Japanese Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
1 Jul 1997
Abstract excerpt
Serum paraoxonase/arylesterase (PONA) is associated with high-density lipoprotein and may prevent oxidation of low-density lipoprotein by hydrolyzing lipid peroxides. A recent report suggested an association of glutamine (A type)/arginine (B type) polymorphism at position 192 of PONA gene with coronary heart disease (CHD) among Caucasian patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). However,...
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