Genetic study of common variants at the Apo E, Apo AI, Apo CIII, Apo B, lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and hepatic lipase (LIPC) genes and coronary artery disease (CAD): variation in LIPC gene associates with clinical outcomes in patients with established CAD

• Main Authors: Sorropago Giovanni (Author), Tesorio Tullio (Author), Arca Marcello (Author), Romeo Stefano (Author), Berni Andrea (Author), Baroni Marco G (Author), Di Mario Umberto (Author), Galton David J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Current evidence demonstrates that positive family history and several alterations in lipid metabolism are all important risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). All lipid abnormalities themselves have genetic determinants. Th...