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Apolipoprotein E Polymorphism and Plasma Lipid Levels in Obese Children
Myoung Hee Han, Sun Jun Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2000;43(5):679-685.   Published online May 15, 2000
Purpose : The increased prevalence of dyslipoproteinemia in obese children probably contributes to the high risk of cardiovascular disease associated with being overweight. The genetic makeup is possible one of the factors that influence the impact of obesity on lipid metabolism. A relation between apolipoprotein E(Apo E) polymorphism and lipid metabolism has been convincingly demonstrated in large population. The purpose...