I‐Chieh Chen

LDLR variants and higher LDL-C levels are associated with premature coronary disease requiring revascularization in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia-a TCVGH-TPMI cohort analysis

The specific impacts of LDLR and APOB variants on premature coronary artery disease (CAD) that requires revascularization are less explored in Han Chinese with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). We investigated these genetic drivers within the Taichung Veterans General Hospital-...

Claudin 18 is not a biomarker for breast mucinous tumor

BACKGROUND: Breast mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (BMCA) is an exceptionally rare malignancy that may resemble mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas, ovary, lung and colorectum. Claudin 18 (CLDN18), particularly its gastric-associated isoform CLDN18.2, is an emerging therapeutic target...

Association of HBB gene variants with cardiometabolic and renal phenotypes in a Taiwanese genomic cohort: a cross-sectional study

Heterozygous mutations in the β-globin gene (HBB) define beta-thalassemia carriers (BTC), a state traditionally regarded as clinically silent. However, the systemic consequences of HBB variant carriage on metabolic and renal phenotypes remain incompletely characterized, particula...