Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism and risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

Conclusions: ApoE gene polymorphisms associate with CVD and affect the lipid profile. The ε4 allele is an independent risk factor for both T2DM and CVD. Further genetic studies to add information beyond the traditional cardiovascular risk factors in T2DM and to identify risk genotypes will help in early prediction and identification of at risk patients.
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research