Heritability of apolipoprotein (a) traits in two-generational African-American and Caucasian families [Patient-Oriented and Epidemiological Research]

In conclusion, Lp(a) level and traits associated with the smaller LPA alleles were strongly determined by genetics, although with a varying ethnic influence. Ethnic differences in heritability of the larger LPA allele warrant further investigations.

Source: The Journal of Lipid Research - August 31, 2019 Category: Lipidology Authors: Enkhmaa, B., Anuurad, E., Zhang, W., Kim, K., Berglund, L. Tags: Patient-Oriented and Epidemiological Research Source Type: research