The E670G SNP in the <it>PCSK9 </it>gene is associated with polygenic hypercholesterolemia in men but not in women
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Common genetic variants in the PCSK9 gene have been reported to be associated with both elevated and exceptionally low LDL levels. The association of a common haplotype, encompassing the E670G single nucleotide polymorphism, with LDL...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/7/66 |