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Relationship between bone mineral density and angiotensin converting enzyme polymorphism in hypertensive postmenopausal women.
American journal of hypertension - 1 Mar 2003
Pérez-Castrillón José Luis, Justo Isabel, Silva Jesús, Sanz Alberto, Martín-Escudero Juan Carlos, Igea Rosa, Escudero Pilar, Pueyo Carol, Diaz Cristina, Hernández Gonzalo, Dueñas Antonio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between bone mineral density and insertion/deletion (I/D) angiotensin converting enzyme polymorphism (ACE) in hypertensive postmenopausal women. METHODS: Blood and urine samples from the study subjects were analyzed for calcium metabolism related parameters. Densitometry studies were conducted in the lumbar spine (L2 to L4). The ACE polymorphism...
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