The 'new genetics' in blood and cardiovascular research: applications to prevention and treatment.
Genetic approaches have become an important component of both fundamental and disease-oriented research. Certain diseases of the blood--the hemoglobinopathies--have been elucidated by the spectacular methods of molecular genetics. Some of these advances have already been incorporated in disease management. Often, common conditions such as coronary heart disease and hypertension show familial aggregation. Genetic analysis of these diseases together with biochemical and molecular methods are likely to be useful for further understanding and ultimate prevention and control.
D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000235:genetics* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D004247:DNA; D005796:Genes; D005818:Genetic Engineering; D006453:Hemoglobinopathies / Q000235:genetics* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL / Q000235:genetics; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis
D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL; D004247:DNA