Genetic variation in Fcγ receptor IIa and risk of coronary heart disease: negative results from two large independent populations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of the Fcγ receptor IIa (FcγRIIa), a receptor for C-reactive protein (CRP), the classical acute phase protein, in atherosclerosis is not yet clear. We sought to investigate the association of FcγRIIa genotype with risk of co...

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Main Authors: Khuseyinova Natalie, Winkelmann Bernhard, Meisinger Christa, Rothenbacher Dietrich, Vollmert Caren, Hoffmann Michael M, Karakas Mahir, Böhm Bernhard O, Illig Thomas, März Winfried, Koenig Wolfgang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/46