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Does the LL genotype of the SLC6A4 polymorphism increase the risk of myocardial infarction in men?
Does the LL genotype of the SLC6A4 polymorphism increase the risk of myocardial infarction in men?
The LL genotype of the serotonin transporter gene (SLC6A4) polymorphism is associated with a significantly higher risk of myocardial infarction in men.
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LL genotype associated with higher MI odds in men; leaves open causal role and clinical utility pending prospective validation.
Fumeron et al. (2002) studied this question.
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