**5. Conclusions**

In conclusion, our results indicate that rs2569190A>G in *CD14* is positively associated with increased Tchol and LDL-C and negatively correlated with HDL-C. This link with hypercholesterolemia might highlight that rs2569190A>G in *CD14* could be implicated in the pathophysiology of hypercholesterolemia. Further studies are needed in order to highlight its possible role in the pathogenesis of CVDs.

**Author Contributions:** Conceptualization, S.E.S. and C.C.; Data curation, A.S.; Formal analysis, A.S.; Methodology, S.E.S.; Project administration, S.E.S.; Software, A.S.; Validation, A.S., C.C., and S.E.S.; Visualization, A.S. and S.E.S.; Writing—original draft, A.S. and S.E.S.; Writing—review and editing, A.S. and S.E.S.

**Funding:** The present work was funded with support from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.

**Conflicts of Interest:** The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
