Gene variation may be why some don't respond to cholesterol-lowering drugs

A variation in the way the body processes a single protein may explain why some people don't respond well to drugs that lower "bad" cholesterol, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news132853427.html">Gene variation may be why some don't respond to cholesterol-lowering drugs</a></p> <p>A variation in the way the body processes a single protein may explain why some people don't respond well to drugs that lower "bad" cholesterol, according to a report in <i>Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.</i></p>