Wilfried Renner

TL;DR: Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were significantly correlated with variables of inflammation, oxidative burden, and cell adhesion, independent of coronary artery disease, physical activity level, Charlson Comorbidity Index, variables of mineral metabolism, and New York Heart Association functional class.

TL;DR: Three common mutations in the 3′ untranslated region of the VEGF gene are found; one of them, a 936 C/T exchange, may be an important determinant of V EGF plasma levels.

TL;DR: A three-stage analysis of genome-wide SNP data in 1,222 German individuals with myocardial infarction and 1,298 controls is presented and suggestive association with a locus on 12q24.31 near HNF1A-C12orf43 is identified.

TL;DR: A meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for estimated glomerular filtration rate suggests that genetic determinants of eGFR are mediated largely through direct effects within the kidney and highlight important cell types and biological pathways.

TL;DR: It is concluded that carriers of a VEGF 936T‐allele are at decreased risk for breast cancer, this, however, requiring further confirmation in a larger study.