No differences in FBN1 genotype between men with and without abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abstract Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an aortic enlargement in which the transverse diameter reaches at least 30 mm. Certain risk factors, such as age, male gender, and smoking, are well known; however, less is known about the genetic factors involved. Fibrillin-1 (FBN1) is a protei...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03068-3 |