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Table 9 Regression of gene expression on plasma lipid levels

From: Differential mRNA expression of seven genes involved in cholesterol metabolism and transport in the liver of atherosclerosis-susceptible and -resistant Japanese quail strains

mRNA expression*

 

SUS

RES

HMGCR

Plasma triglyceride

P = 0.60 NS

P = 0.94 NS

LDL

P = 0.30 NS

P = 0.39 NS

FDFT1

Plasma triglyceride

P = 0.99 NS

P = 0.26 NS

LDL

P = 0.71 NS

P = 0.12 NS

DHCR7

Plasma triglyceride

r2 = −0.23; P < 0.04

P = 0.80 NS

LDL

P = 0.29 NS

P = 0.63 NS

SQLE

Plasma triglyceride

r2 = −0.29; P < 0.02

P = 0.09 NS

LDL

r2 = −0.25; P < 0.04

P = 0.16 NS

ABCG5

Plasma triglyceride

P = 0.11 NS

P = 0.47 NS

 

LDL

r2 = +0.48; P < 0.008

P = 0.84 NS

  1. *There was no significant regression of mRNA expression on HDL levels; NS = not significant.
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