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Bradykinin B2 receptor gene polymorphism is associated with altered urinary albumin/creatinine values in diabetic patients.
Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology - 1 Apr 2002
Maltais Isabelle, Bachvarova Magdalena, Maheux Pierre, Perron Patrice, Marceau Francois, Bachvarov Dimcho
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is an important microvascular complication of both insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Considerable evidence exists that genetic predisposition is a major determinant in the development of DN. Progress in the understanding of the kinin receptor gene expression indicates their relevance in nephrology and renal pathology. In order to investigate whether...
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