| Literature DB >> 22447230 |
Tina Costacou1, Andrew P Levy.
Abstract
Over the past decade, several longitudinal epidemiological studies have brought attention to the haptoglobin genotype and its importance in determining diabetic vascular disease risk. This manuscript presents an overview of the biology of the haptoglobin genotype and reviews the literature concerning its role in the development of cardiovascular disease among individuals with diabetes mellitus.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22447230 PMCID: PMC3595557 DOI: 10.1007/s12265-012-9361-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cardiovasc Transl Res ISSN: 1937-5387 Impact factor: 4.132