Candidate genetic variants in the fibrinogen, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 genes and plasma levels of fibrinogen, homocysteine, and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 among various race/ethnic groups: Data from

We found significant associations between certain candidate genetic polymorphisms and baseline plasma levels of FGB, homocysteine, and ICAM-1 in women from various race/ethnic groups. The present investigation is hypothesis generating and suggests genetic determination of differential concentrations of these atherosclerosis-related inflammatory biomarkers differ among various race/ethnic groups.