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The DD genotype of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene occurs in very low frequency in Australian Aboriginals.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Apr 1999
Lester S, Heatley S, Bardy P, Bahnisch J, Bannister K, Faull R, Clarkson A
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BACKGROUND: The DD genotype of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene appears to be an independent risk factor for myocardial infarction, left ventricular hypertrophy and an increased incidence and rate of progression of renal disease. The high incidence of renal disease and end-stage renal failure in the Australian Aboriginal population has prompted investigation of ACE genotypes in these people. METHODS:...
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