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. 1982 Sep;71(5):805-8.
doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1982.tb09523.x.

Genetics of serum lipids and lipoproteins. A study of twins at birth and 3-5 years of age

G E Andersen, M B Petersen, M Povey

Genetics of serum lipids and lipoproteins. A study of twins at birth and 3-5 years of age

G E Andersen et al. Acta Paediatr Scand. 1982 Sep.

Abstract

The genetic influence on serum lipid and lipoprotein values was estimated in 12 monozygotic (MZ) and 8 dizygotic (DZ) twins at birth and 3-5 years of age. The intrapair variances for total cholesterol and high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were smaller in MZ than DZ twins thus indicating a significant genetic influence.

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