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Allelic variants of natriuretic peptide receptor genes are associated with family history of hypertension and cardiovascular phenotype.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Aug 2003
Pitzalis Maria Vittoria, Sarzani Riccardo, Dessì-Fulgheri Paolo, Iacoviello Massimo, Forleo Cinzia, Lucarelli Katya, Pietrucci Francesca, Salvi Fabio, Sorrentino Sandro, Romito Roberta, Guida Pietro, Rappelli Alessandro, Rizzon Paolo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Abnormalities in the natriuretic peptide system could play a key role in the genesis of hypertension. We evaluated the associations between a family history of hypertension, cardiovascular phenotype and allelic variants of Npr1 and Npr3, two candidate genes that codify for natriuretic peptide receptors. METHODS: We genotyped 45 young normotensive subjects (19 males, 26.8 +/- 3.7 years) with accurately...
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