Genetic variations of the apolipoprotein B gene in Turkish patients with coronary artery disease
ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY, vol.32, no.5, pp.620-629, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 32 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1080/03014460500228626
- Journal Name: ANNALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.620-629
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The results of studies that clarify the association of genetic markers at the apolipoprotein B (apo B) gene (EcoRI and XbaI polymorphisms) with coronary artery disease (CAD) are not consistent and suggest that the effect is context dependent (dependent on ethnicity and sex). The present study represents the first investigation of the apo B gene polymorphisms in Turkish patients with CAD and their influence on lipid levels.