C1019T polymorphism in the connexin 37 gene and myocardial infarction risk in premature coronary artery disease

ABSTRACT

Background: the C1019T polymorphism of the connexin-37 [GJA4] gene is a single-nucleotide polymorphisms involved in atherosclerotic plaque rupture and atherosclerosis predisposition. We examined the association between the C1019T polymorphism of the GJA4 gene and the occurrence of myocardial infarction [MI] in patients with premature coronary artery disease [CAD]