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Identification of cis- and trans-acting genetic variants explaining up to half the variation in circulating vascular endothelial growth factor levels.

Debette S, Visvikis-Siest S, Chen MH et al.

21757650 PubMed ID
GWAS Study Type
5254 Participants
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Chapter I

Publication Details

Comprehensive information about this research publication

Authors

DS
Debette S
VS
Visvikis-Siest S
CM
Chen MH
NN
Ndiaye NC
SC
Song C
DA
Destefano A
SR
Safa R
AN
Azimi Nezhad M
SD
Sawyer D
MJ
Marteau JB
XV
Xanthakis V
SG
Siest G
SL
Sullivan L
PM
Pfister M
SH
Smith H
CS
Choi SH
LJ
Lamont J
LL
Lind L
YQ
Yang Q
FP
Fitzgerald P
IE
Ingelsson E
VR
Vasan RS
SS
Seshadri S
Chapter II

Abstract

Summary of the research findings

Rationale: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) affects angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Although the heritability of circulating VEGF levels is high, little is known about its genetic underpinnings.

3,527 European ancestry individuals

Chapter III

Study Statistics

Key metrics and study information

5254
Total Participants
GWAS
Study Type
Yes
Replicated
1,727 European ancestry individuals
Replication Participants
European
Ancestry
U.S., Sweden, France
Recruitment Country
Chapter IV

Analysis

Comprehensive review of health and genetic findings

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