Leptin receptor gene polymorphism may affect subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with acromegaly
AJMB-Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology. 2016; 8 (3): 145-150
in English
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| ID: emr-184691
ABSTRACT
Background:
Acromegaly is associated with increased morbidity and mortality relatedto cardiovascular diseases. Leptin [LEP] and Leptin Receptor [LEPR] gene polymorphismscan increase cardiovascular risks. The aim of this study was to investigateassociation between the frequencies of LEP and LEPR gene polymorphisms and subclinicalatherosclerosis in acromegalic patients
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Language:
English
Journal:
Avicenna J. Med. Biotechnol.
Year:
2016
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