Lipoprotein lipase gene polymorphism and lipid profile in coronary artery disease
ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE, vol.128, no.8, pp.869-874, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 128 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2004
- Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.869-874
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Context.-Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) plays a central role in lipid metabolism, hydrolyzing triglyceride in chylomicrons and very-low-density lipoproteins. The PvuII polymorphic variant of LPL gene is common and might affect risk of coronary artery disease (CAD).