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

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
Subjects:
Left main coronary artery disease
atherosclerosis
TaqIB polymorphism
I405V polymorphism.
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/156

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