Association between the -174 G/C promoter polymorphism of the interleukin-6 gene and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Brazilian older women

Association between the -174 G/C promoter polymorphism of the interleukin-6 gene and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Brazilian older women

In worldwide studies, interleukin-6 (IL-6) is implicated in age-related disturbances. The aim of the present report was to determine the possible association of IL-6 -174 C/G promoter polymorphism with the cytokine profile as well as with the presence of selected cardiovascular risk features. This w...

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Main Authors: A.C Tonet, M Karnikowski, C.F Moraes, L Gomes, M.G.O Karnikowski, C Córdova, O.T Nóbrega
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2008-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Cytokine
Interleukin-6
Genetics
Elderly
Cardiovascular disease
Brazil
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