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The T-786-->C mutation in endothelial nitric oxide synthase is associated with hypertension.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) - 1 Apr 2002
Hyndman Matthew E, Parsons Howard G, Verma Subodh, Bridge Peter J, Edworthy Steven, Jones Charlotte, Lonn Eva, Charbonneau Francois, Anderson Todd J
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Although the pathogenic mechanisms involved in predisposing individuals to hypertension are not well defined, evidence is accumulating that suggests a strong genetic transmission. Animal studies and some clinical investigations have revealed that aberrant NO production may be an important contributing factor. Indeed, a missense mutation in the endothelial NO gene caused by a Glu298Asp alteration has been strongly...
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