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Atorvastatin
Scientists at University of Sao Paulo publish new data on atorvastatin
December 28th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'ABCB1 and ABCC1 expression in peripheral mononuclear cells is influenced by gene polymorphisms and atorvastatin treatment' new findings in atorvastatin. "This study investigated the effects of atorvastatin on ABCB1 and ABCC1 mRNA expression on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and their relationship with gene polymorphisms and lowering-cholesterol response. One hundred and thirty-six individuals with hypercholesterolemia were selected and treated with atorvastatin (10 mg/day/4 weeks)," scientists in Sao Paulo, Brazil report. "Blood samples were collected for serum lipids and apolipoproteins measurements and DNA and RNA extraction. ABCB1...
Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2008-12-28)
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