Genetics of LDL particle heterogeneity

Substantial evidence exists suggesting that small, dense LDL particles are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. This disease-related risk factor is recognized to be under both genetic and environmental influences. Several studies have been conducted to elucidate the genetic a...

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Main Authors: Yohan Bossé, Louis Pérusse, Marie-Claude Vohl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2004-06-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520317983