The role of common variants of the cholesteryl ester transfer protein gene in left main coronary artery disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) has a central role in the lipid metabolism and therefore may alter the susceptibility to atherosclerosis.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The DNA of 471 subjects [133 subjec...

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Main Authors: Giannakopoulou Vasiliki, Papamentzelopoulos Spiridon, Papadopoulou Evaggelia, Mavrogeni Sophie, Karakosta Agathi, Kolovou Vana, Vasiliadis Ioannis, Kolovou Genovefa, Marvaki Apostolia, Degiannis Dimitrios, Bilianou Helen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/156