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Association between the C825T polymorphism of the G protein beta3-subunit gene and hypertension in blacks.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) - 1 Dec 1999
Dong Y, Zhu H, Sagnella G A, Carter N D, Cook D G, Cappuccio F P
Abstract excerpt
A polymorphism (C825T) of the G protein beta3-subunit gene has been associated with low renin hypertension in whites. The aim of this study was to examine the C825T polymorphism in relation to hypertension in a population-based study of black people of African origin who have high prevalence of low renin, salt-sensitive hypertension. A total of 428 men and women, aged 40 to 59 years (270 Caribbeans and 158 West...
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