X-Message-Number: 22953
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 04:01:57 -0800
From: James Swayze <>
Subject: Researchers Find First Heart Attack Gene

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Researchers Find First Heart Attack Gene, Announcement of Discovery 
Nearly Causes Bioethicist Leon Kass to Suffer One
[ok, I added that last bit but I bet he is sweating bullets]



http://www.comcast.net/News/HEALTHWELLNESS//XML/1501_Science/eeae0366-4c9b-4cfd-a579-0861305e2032.html

Thu Nov 27, 11:31 AM   
By PAUL RECER, AP Science Writer

WASHINGTON - The first gene linked directly to heart attacks has been 
isolated from an extended Iowa family that has been plagued for 
generations with rampant coronary artery disease.

The gene, called MEF2A, plays a role in protecting the artery walls from 
building up plaque that can impede blood flow and lead to heart attacks, 
said Dr. Eric J. Topol of the Cleveland Clinic, head of a team that 
discovered the gene.

"This is the first heart attack gene," said Topol. "Everyone who has 
this gene mutation is destined to have the disease. If you don't have 
this gene in this family, you appear to free from developing this 
disease." [cont.]
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James

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