Consistency of genetic inheritance mode and heritability patterns of triglyceride vs. high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in two Taiwanese family samples

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Triglyceride/HDL cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) is considered as a risk factor for cardiovascular events. Genetic components were important in controlling the variation in western countries. But the mode of inheritance and family aggre...

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Main Authors: Yang Chi-Yu, Su Ta-Chen, Hsu Hsiu-Ching, Chien Kuo-Liong, Lee Yuan-Teh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-04-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/4/7