K469E polymorphism of the intercellular adhesion molecule-1 gene in Egyptians with coronary heart disease

<b>Background and Objectives:</b> The initial step in atherosclerosis is the adhesion of leukocytes to activated endothelial cells mediated by intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1). This study aimed to investigate the association of K469E polymorphism of the ICAM-1 gene and soluble...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Amal, Rashed Laila, Amin Hoda, Abu-Farha Manal, Abu El Fadl Soheir, Pakhoum Sameh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2010-01-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2010;volume=30;issue=6;spage=432;epage=436;aulast=Mohamed