Is there a correlation between -174(G/C) polymorphism of IL-6 gene and the incidence of acute myocardial infarction?

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the major cause of death worldwide. Most CVD can be prevented by addressing risk factors. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by changes in several cytokines including the interleukins (ILs). Studies are...

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Main Authors: Ingy M. Hashad, Habiba Nosseir, Gamal M. Shaban, Mohamed F. Abdel Rahman, Mohamed Z. Gad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43141-021-00243-x