The APOA5 locus is a strong determinant of plasma triglyceride concentrations across ethnic groups in Singapore

The APOA5 locus is a strong determinant of plasma triglyceride concentrations across ethnic groups in Singapore

Singapore comprises three ethnic groups: Chinese (76.7%), Malays (14%), and Asian-Indians (7.9%). Overall, Singaporeans experience coronary heart disease rates similar to those found in the United States. However, there is a dramatic interethnic gradient, with Asian-Indians having significantly high...

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Main Authors: Chao-Qiang Lai, E-Shyong Tai, Chee Eng Tan, Jeffery Cutter, Suok Kai Chew, Yue-Ping Zhu, Xian Adiconis, Jose M. Ordovas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2003-12-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Subjects:
apolipoprotein A5
lipids
risk factors
haplotype
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520319556

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