PPARγ gene C161T substitution alters lipid profile in Chinese patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) is a ligand-activated transcription factor, which regulates gene expression of the key proteins involved in lipid metabolism, vascular inflammation, and proliferation. PPARγ may co...

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Main Authors: Wang Jinghua, Ma Yexin, Xiao Jianming, Chao Shengping, Xiong Shixi, Wan Jing, Roy Sabita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/9/1/13