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ACE and AT1R gene polymorphisms and hypertension in Indian population.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis - 1 Jan 2000
Ashavaid T F, Shalia K K, Nair K G, Dalal J J
Abstract excerpt
The renin angiotensin system (RAS) controls intrarenal blood pressure and sodium balance, and is an important target for antihypertensive therapy. Several polymorphisms have been identified within genes encoding RAS that may contribute to the development of elevated blood pressure. The relevance of these polymorphisms in hypertension remains controversial. In this study we have examined 105 hypertensive subjects...
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