[Lipoprotein lipase gene polymorphism in non-insulin-dependent diabetics: preliminary study].

Article

[Lipoprotein lipase gene polymorphism in non-insulin-dependent diabetics: preliminary study].

Revista medica de Chile - 1 Nov 1997

Pérez F, Lafayette T, Santos J L, Calivillán M, Carrasco E

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BACKGROUND: Lipoprotein lipase plays a crucial role in plasma lipoprotein metabolism. Several lipoprotein lipase gene polymorphisms have been found associated with lipid levels, premature atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. AIM: To investigate, in the Chilean population, the genotype dist...

Topics

Chile
Cholesterol
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Female
Genotype
Humans
Lipoprotein Lipase
Male
Obesity
Polymorphism, Genetic
Triglycerides

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