Genetics of gallstone disease.
J Postgrad Med
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2002 Apr-Jun; 48(2): 149-52
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-117425
ABSTRACT
Gallstone disease is a complex disorder where both environmental and genetic factors contribute towards susceptibility to the disease. Epidemiological and family studies suggest a strong genetic component in the causation of this disease. Several genetically derived phenotypes in the population are responsible for variations in lipoprotein types, which in turn affect the amount of cholesterol available in the gall bladder. The genetic polymorphisms in various genes for apo E, apo B, apo A1, LDL receptor, cholesteryl ester transfer and LDL receptor-associated protein have been implicated in gallstone formation. However, presently available information on genetic differences is not able to account for a large number of gallstone patients. The molecular studies in the animal models have not only confirmed the present paradigm of gallstone formation but also helped in identification of novel genes in humans, which might play an important role in pathogenesis of the disease. Precise understanding of such genes and their molecular mechanisms may provide the basis of new targets for rational drug designs and dietary interventions.
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IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Pedigree
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Polymorphisme génétique
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Pronostic
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
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Lithiase biliaire
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Cholestérol
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Incidence
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Facteurs de risque
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Etude d'incidence
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
J Postgrad Med
Année:
2002
Type:
Article
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