Role of TGF-β1 haplotypes in the occurrence of myocardial infarction in young Italian patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) gene play an important role in the acute myocardial infarction (AMI), however no investigation has been conducted so far in young AMI patients.</p> <p>In this study, we evaluated...

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Main Authors: Frea Simone, Guarrera Simonetta, Carturan Sonia, Bergerone Serena, Franco Erica, Palumbo Luigi, Crobu Francesca, Trevi Gianpaolo, Piazza Alberto, Matullo Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/9/13