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Functional effect of the C242T polymorphism in the NAD(P)H oxidase p22phox gene on vascular superoxide production in atherosclerosis.
Circulation - 10 Oct 2000
Guzik T J, West N E, Black E, McDonald D, Ratnatunga C, Pillai R, Channon K M
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BACKGROUND: Increased superoxide anion production increases oxidative stress and reduces nitric oxide bioactivity in vascular disease states. NAD(P)H oxidase is an important source of superoxide in human blood vessels, and some studies suggest a possible association between polymorphisms in the N...
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