Sex differential genetic effect of chromosome 9p21 on subclinical atherosclerosis.

BACKGROUND: Chromosome 9p21 has recently been shown to be a risk region for a broad range of vascular diseases. Since carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque are independent predictors for vascular diseases, the association between 9p21 and these two phenotypes was investigated. METHODOLOGY/...

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Main Authors: Hsiu-Fen Lin, Pei-Chien Tsai, Ruey-Tay Lin, Gim-Thean Khor, Sheng-Hsiung Sheu, Suh-Hang Hank Juo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2994883?pdf=render