Exon 11 deletion in the myocyte enhancer factor (MEF)2A and early onset coronary artery disease gene in a Sicilian family

Aims: We investigated the prevalence of the myocyte enhancer factor (MEF)2A exon 11 deletion, a putative coronary artery disease (CAD) susceptibility gene, in patients referred for coronary angiography. Methods and results: In total, 1079 consecutive patients referred for coronary angiography in the...

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Published in:	European journal of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation 2011-08, Vol.18 (4), p.557-560
Main Authors:	Maiolino, Giuseppe, Colonna, Stefania, Zanchetta, Mario, Pedon, Luigi, Seccia, Teresa Maria, Cesari, Maurizio, Vigili de Kreutzenberg, Saula, Avogaro, Angelo, Rossi, Gian Paolo
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Age of Onset Case-Control Studies Coronary Angiography Coronary Artery Disease - diagnostic imaging Coronary Artery Disease - epidemiology Coronary Artery Disease - genetics DNA Mutational Analysis Exons Gene Deletion Gene Frequency Genetic Predisposition to Disease Heredity Humans MADS Domain Proteins - genetics Male MEF2 Transcription Factors Middle Aged Myogenic Regulatory Factors - genetics Pedigree Phenotype Prospective Studies Risk Assessment Risk Factors Sicily - epidemiology
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