Fol. Biol. 2011, 57, 170-172

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2011057040170

INSIG2 G-102A Promoter Variant Exhibits Context-Dependent Effect on HDL-Cholesterol Levels but Not on BMI in Caucasians

Jaroslav A. Hubáček1,2,3, P. Suchánek1,2, V. Lánská2, J. Piťha1,2, V. Adámková2,3

1Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Prague, Czech Republic
2Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
3University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Studies, České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Received August 2010
Accepted September 2010

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