Apolipoprotein E genotype is associated with serum C-reactive protein but not abdominal aortic aneurysm

We assessed the association between ApoE genotype with AAA presence and growth, and serum C-reactive protein (CRP).

Authors:
Golledge J, Biros E, Cooper M, Warrington N, Palmer LJ, Norman PE

Authors notes:
Atherosclerosis 2010;209:487-91

Keywords:
Apolipoprotein E genotype, serum C-reactive protein, abdominal aortic aneurysm

Abstract:
Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype has been associated with systemic inflammation and athero-thrombosis however the association with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has not been previously examined. We assessed the association between ApoE genotype with AAA presence and growth, and serum C-reactive protein (CRP).