The effects of genetic polymorphisms of APOE on circulating lipid levels in middle-aged and elderly chinese Fujian Han population: toward age- and sex-personalized management

Background Increased evidence has reported the association of genetic polymorphisms of Apolipoprotein E (APOE) with serum lipids. However, few studies have explored the combined effects of APOE, gender, and age. Methods A total of 1,419 middle-aged and elderly subjects were randomly selected and studied. The APOE genotypes and the serum lipids were detected. The effects of APOE, gender, and age on serum lipids were preliminarily observed in...