Apolipoprotein E as a risk factor for coronary heart disease: A genetic and molecular biology approach

被引:53
作者
deKnijff, P
Havekes, LM
机构
[1] TNO PG,GAUBIUS LAB,LEIDEN,NETHERLANDS
[2] LEIDEN UNIV,MGC DEPT HUMAN GENET,SYLVIUS LAB,2300 RA LEIDEN,NETHERLANDS
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10.1097/00041433-199604000-00002
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
For a long time it has been suggested that apolipoprotein E(4) is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease although indisputable proof has been lacking. However, context-dependent influences of apolipoprotein E polymorphism on the risk for coronary heart disease have been reported; that is, depending on ethnic origin, gender and lifestyle, apolipoprotein E(4) confers a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
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