Contribution of glutathione peroxidase 1 (Pro200Leu) single nucleotide polymorphism and serum homocysteine levels in the risk of acute myocardial infarction in Egyptians.
Lamia K IsmailMohamed F Abdel RahmanIngy M HashadSahar M Abdel-MaksoudPublished in: Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology (2022)
The minor T allele of GPX1 Pro200Leu is not associated with AMI risk in this Egyptian population. However, high homocysteine serum levels might contribute independently to the risk of AMI. Finally, Hcy levels were not significantly different in homozygous minor TT compared to homozygous wild CC.