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Fol. Biol. 2005, 51, 47-49

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2005051020047

The eNOS Gene Polymorphism Does Not Have a Major Impact on Lipid Parameters and Premature Coronary Artery Disease in Slovene Men (Caucasians)

Aleksandra Milutinović1, H. Hruškovičova1,2

1Institute of Histology and Embryology, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
2Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia

Received December 2004
Accepted February 2005

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