Genetic polymorphisms in chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1) are associated with circulating YKL-40 levels, but not with angiographic coronary artery disease in a Chinese population.
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Abstract
We sought to examine if polymorphisms in the promoter region of YKL-40 gene (CHI3L1)
are associated with serum YKL-40 levels and coronary artery disease (CAD) in Chinese
patients.