Heme Oxygenase-1 Gene Promoter Polymorphism Is Associated With Coronary Artery Disease in Japanese Patients With Coronary Risk Factors

Abstract

Length polymorphism in the HO-1 gene promoter is related to CAD susceptibility in Japanese people who also have coronary risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, and smoking. HO-1 may play an antiatherogenic role in Japanese patients with these coronary risk factors.