Researchers have discovered two genetic variants that appear to increase the chances of developing coronary artery disease. The variants are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the LPA gene, which codes for Lp(a) lipoprotein. Increased levels of this protein are a highly heritable risk ...
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Two gene variants "strongly associated" with coronary artery disease identified
04 January 2010
Elizabeth Cairns
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