Risk alleles of USF1 gene predict cardiovascular disease of women in two prospective studies.

Risk alleles of USF1 gene predict cardiovascular disease of women in two prospective studies.

Upstream transcription factor 1 (USF1) is a ubiquitously expressed transcription factor controlling several critical genes in lipid and glucose metabolism. Of some 40 genes regulated by USF1, several are involved in the molecular pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although the USF1 gene h...

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Main Authors: Kati Komulainen, Mervi Alanne, Kirsi Auro, Riika Kilpikari, Päivi Pajukanta, Janna Saarela, Pekka Ellonen, Kaisa Salminen, Sangita Kulathinal, Kari Kuulasmaa, Kaisa Silander, Veikko Salomaa, Markus Perola, Leena Peltonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2006-05-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1458962?pdf=render

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