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Adipocyte-derived leucine aminopeptidase genotype and response to antihypertensive therapy.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 18 Sept 2003
Hallberg Par, Lind Lars, Michaëlsson Karl, Kurland Lisa, Kahan Thomas, Malmqvist Karin, Ohman Karl Peter, Nyström Fredrik, Liljedahl Ulrika, Syvänen Ann-Christine, Melhus Hakan
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BACKGROUND: Adipocyte-derived leucine aminopeptidase (ALAP) is a recently identified member of the M1 family of zinc-metallopeptidases and is thought to play a role in blood pressure control through inactivation of angiotensin II and/or generation of bradykinin. The enzyme seems to be particularly abundant in the heart. Recently, the Arg528-encoding allele of the ALAP gene was shown to be associated with...
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