Article
[Polymorphism of genes coding for angiotensin I converting enzyme and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase in patients with ischemic heart disease].
Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis - 1 Jan 2000
Goracy I
Abstract excerpt
Due to its multifarious biological activity the renin-angiotensin system occupies a special position among risk factors of ischemic heart disease. The discovery of I/D polymorphism of the ACE gene led to a better understanding of genetic control of this enzyme. Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor of ischemic heart disease. Elevated plasma levels of homocysteine may be due to improper diet (e.g....
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