Complex trait genetics the role of mechanistic "intermediate phenotypes" and candidate genetic loci

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Fangwen Rao et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008.

. 2008 Jul 8;52(2):166-8.

doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.02.080.

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GCH1 haplotype determines vascular and plasma biopterin availability in coronary artery disease effects on vascular superoxide production and endothelial function.
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