APO A-Va1131TaC polymorphism frequency and its association with morbidity in a Brazilian elderly population

• Published in: Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 32 - 36
• Main Authors: Chen, Elizabeth S, Cendoroglo, Maysa S, Ramos, Luiz R, Araujo, Lara MQ, Carvalheira, Gianna MG, de Labio, Roger W, Burbano, Rommel R, PayALo, Spencer LM, Smith, Marilia de AC
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2006

Identification of genetic polymorphisms as risk factors for complex diseases affecting older people can be relevant for their prevention, diagnosis and management. The a1131TaC polymorphism of the apolipoprotein A-V gene (APO A-V) is tightly linked to lipid metabolism and has been associated with in...