A statin-dependent QTL for GATM expression is associated with statin-induced myopathy.
Statins are prescribed widely to lower plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) concentrations and cardiovascular disease risk and have been shown to have beneficial effects in a broad range of patients. However, statins are associated with an increased risk, albeit small, of clinical myopathy and type...
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Médium: | Journal article |
Jazyk: | English |
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2013
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