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Association between the A1166C polymorphism of the angiotensin II receptor type 1 and progression of chronic renal insufficiency.
Journal of nephrology - 1 Jan 2000
Coll Elisabeth, Campos Begoña, González-Núñez Daniel, Botey Albert, Poch Esteban
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BACKGROUND: In some studies genetic variation in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) has been associated with hypertension and rapid progression of renal insufficiency to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Most of these studies do not take into account covariables influencing progression. We studied retrospectively the role of angiotensinogen (AGT) M235T, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)...
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