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Levels of plasma angiotensin-(1-7) in patients with hypertension who have the angiotensin-I-converting enzyme deletion/deletion genotype.
The American journal of cardiology - 15 Sept 2003
Jalil Jorge E, Palomera Cristián, Ocaranza María Paz, Godoy Iván, Román Maritza, Chiong Mario, Lavandero Sergio
Abstract excerpt
In patients with hypertension who have the DD-ACE genotype (higher angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] activity), plasma levels of angiotensin-(1-7) are 4 times lower than in patients with the II-ACE genotype (lower ACE levels). Angiotensin II levels are similar in both groups.
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