Genetic study of common variants at the Apo E, Apo AI, Apo CIII, Apo B, lipoprotein lipase (LPL) and hepatic lipase (LIPC) genes and coronary artery disease (CAD): variation in LIPC gene associates with clinical outcomes in patients with established CAD

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Authors

Marco Giorgio Baroni · Sapienza University of Rome

Andrea Berni · Sapienza University of Rome

Stefano Romeo · Sapienza University of Rome

Marcello Arca · Sapienza University of Rome

Tullio Tesorio · Casa di cura Pierangeli

Giovanni Sorropago · Casa di cura Pierangeli

Umberto Di Mario

Abstract

variation in LIPC (hepatic lipase) gene associates with clinical outcomes in Italian patients with established CAD. Further studies on the LIPC gene in CAD patients are warranted, in particular looking at the possible influences on clinical outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Lipid metabolism and disorders Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Medical Genetics

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 8-8

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2350-4-8

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