Association between OLR1 K167N SNP and intima media thickness of the common carotid artery in the general population

Association between OLR1 K167N SNP and intima media thickness of the common carotid artery in the general population

Background and Purpose: The lectin-like oxidised LDL receptor-1 (OLR1) gene encodes a scavenger receptor implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Although functional roles have been suggested for two variants, epidemiological studies on OLR1 have been inconsistent. Methods - We tested the...

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Main Authors: Predazzi, I., Norata, Giuseppe, Vecchione, L., Garlaschelli, K., Amati, F., Grigore, L., Cutuli, L., Pirillo, A., Tramontana, S., Romeo, F., Novelli, G., Catapano, A.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Public Library of Science 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/55416

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