Effect of the 3'APOB-VNTR polymorphism on the lipid profiles in the Guangxi Hei Yi Zhuang and Han populations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Apolipoprotein (Apo) B is the major component of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and chylomicrons. Many genetic polymorphisms of the Apo B have been described, associated with variation of lipid lev...

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Main Authors: Dezhai Yang, Weixiong Lin, Yong Wang, Guangqin Chen, Ruixing Yin, Shangling Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/8/45