Sex-differential genetic effect of phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) on carotid atherosclerosis

• Main Authors: Guo Yuh-Cherng (Author), Lin Hsiu-Fen (Author), Liao Yi-Chu (Author), Yu Ming-Lung (Author), Liu Ching-Kuan (Author), Juo Suh-Hang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) gene was reported as a susceptibility gene to stroke. The genetic effect might be attributed to its role in modulating the atherogenic process in the carotid arteries. Using carotid intima-media thick...