Genetic variants associated with Lp(a) lipoprotein level and coronary disease.

BACKGROUND: An increased level of Lp(a) lipoprotein has been identified as a risk factor for coronary artery disease that is highly heritable. The genetic determinants of the Lp(a) lipoprotein level and their relevance for the risk of coronary disease are incompletely understood. METHODS: We used a...

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Autori principali: Clarke, R, Peden, J, Hopewell, J, Kyriakou, T, Goel, A, Heath, S, Parish, S, Barlera, S, Franzosi, MG, Rust, S, Bennett, D, Silveira, A, Malarstig, A, Green, F, Lathrop, M, Gigante, B, Leander, K, de Faire, U, Seedorf, U, Hamsten, A, Collins, R, Watkins, H, Farrall, M
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2009