MAOA promoter methylation and susceptibility to carotid atherosclerosis: role of familial factors in a monozygotic twin sample

• Main Authors: Zhao Jinying (Author), Forsberg Christopher W (Author), Goldberg Jack (Author), Smith Nicholas L (Author), Vaccarino Viola (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atherosclerosis is a complex process involving both genetic and epigenetic factors. The monoamine oxidase A (<it>MAOA</it>) gene regulates the metabolism of key neurotransmitters and has been associated with cardiovascula...