The study was conducted to obtain the frequency of the hepatic lipase C-514T polymorphism and evaluate its relation with serum HDL cholesterol levels in Tehran.
Methods
A segment of the gene mentioned was amplified by polymerase chain reaction in 545 people and the restriction fragment length polymorphism revealed.
Results
The T allele frequency was 0.154. No significant relationship between HDL cholesterol levels and C-514T polymorphism was found even after adjusting for age, body mass index and blood pressure.
Conclusion
The frequency of the polymorphism is similar to other Caucasian populations and no significant relationship exists between the non-CC genotype of the gene and a higher serum HDL cholesterol concentration.
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