Taq1b Polymorphism of Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein (CETP) Gene in Primary Combined Hyperlipidaemia (Report‪)‬

Background & objectives: Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) gene polymorphism is known to be associated with changes in lipid profiles. Primary hyperlipidaemia is considered to be a major risk factor for pancreatitis, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. We investigated the association of one common polymorphism in the CETP gene (Taqlb) with plasma lipid levels and CETP activity in Iranian subjects with and without primary combined hyperlipidaemia. Methods: The study included 102 patients with primary combined hyperlipidaemia and 214 health individuals. Polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphisms were used for genotype detection. To determine the relationship between Taqlb polymorphism and lipid levels, lipids and CETP activity were measured in primary combined hyperlipidaemic and normolipidaemic subjects, with and without Taqlb polymorphism.