A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Interleukin-6 gene polymorphism, chronic stress and atherosclerosis Interleukin-6-174G>C polymorphism, chronic stress and risk of early atherosclerosis in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study
Authors: Chumaeva N, Hintsanen M, Pulkki-Raback L, Jokela M, Juonala M, Lehtimaki T, Raitakari OT, Keltikangas-Jarvinen L
Publisher: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Publication year: 2014
Journal: Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
Journal acronym: J PSYCHOSOM RES
Volume: 76
Issue: 4
First page : 333
Last page: 338
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 0022-3999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.01.007
Abstract
Conclusion: Our findings support a role for the interleukin-6-174G>C polymorphism in increased risk of atherosclerosis in individuals with chronic stress. In addition, individuals carrying the G allele of the interleukin-6-174G>C polymorphism may be more prone to adverse effects of psychosocial stress. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Conclusion: Our findings support a role for the interleukin-6-174G>C polymorphism in increased risk of atherosclerosis in individuals with chronic stress. In addition, individuals carrying the G allele of the interleukin-6-174G>C polymorphism may be more prone to adverse effects of psychosocial stress. (C) 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.