In haplotype analyses, low-penetrance haplotype G-A (in order of rs56204867 and rs3761581 from apelin gene) was significantly overrepresented in controls (1.73%) relative to in CAD patients (0.4%) in males (P = 0.047).
In haplotype analyses, low-penetrance haplotype G-A (in order of rs56204867 and rs3761581 from apelin gene) was significantly overrepresented in controls (1.73%) relative to in CAD patients (0.4%) in males (P = 0.047).
We evaluated the possible relationship between the G212A and A445C APJ polymorphisms and coronary artery disease (CAD) in Italian patients and in healthy controls by RFLP-PCR.
Although the functional role of the G212A polymorphism has not yet been identified, it is possible to hypothesize that the presence of the A allele may cause a gain in function of the apelin/APJ system associated with a lower risk of hypertension.
We prospectively evaluated 202 consecutive patients with IDC and 202 matched controls: 90 were screened for APJ gene mutations and all 202 were genotyped for G212A and A445C APJ receptor polymorphisms.