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Genetic polymorphisms of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in end-stage renal disease.
Kidney international - 1 Jul 2001
Lovati E, Richard A, Frey B M, Frey F J, Ferrari P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hypertension contributes to the progression to renal failure. A genetic susceptibility to hypertension may predispose to the development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and promote a more rapid progression to ESRD in patients with renal diseases. Genes encoding for angiotensinogen (AGT), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), and aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) are candidates for abnormal blood...
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