Article
[ACE gene polymorphism and cardiovascular diseases].
Herz - 1 Feb 2000
Mayer B, Schunkert H
Abstract excerpt
The angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is an integral part of enzymatic cascades leading to generation of angiotensin II as well as degradation of bradykinin. For this reason, it represents an important part for the metabolism of 2 vasoactive peptides. Early in this decade, convincing experimental evidence demonstrated the induction of this enzyme in several pathophysiological conditions including myocardial...
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