Hemodynamic fluid shear stress response genes and carotid intima-media thickness: a candidate gene association analysis in the cardiovascular health study

International Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Genetics

Astrid M Suchy-Dicey¹ 

关键词: Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS);    candidate gene study;    carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT);    hemodynamics response;    fluid shear stress;    endothelium / endothelial cells;    Kruppel-like factor 2 (KLF2);    Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7 (MAPK7);    Myocyte-specific enhancer factor 2 A/C (MEF2A/C);    Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 5 (MAP2K5);   

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学科分类：流行病学

来源: e-Century Publishing Corporation

【 摘 要 】

ObjectiveThis study examined whether carotid artery intimal-medial thickness (cIMT) is associated with genetic variations (SNPs) in a hemodynamics-responsive gene pathway.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC