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Renin-angiotensin system gene polymorphisms: assessment of the risk of coronary heart disease.
Kardiologia polska - 1 Jan 2003
Buraczyńska Monika, Pijanowski Zbigniew, Spasiewicz Danuta, Nowicka Teresa, Sodolski Tomasz, Widomska - Czekajska Teresa, Ksiazek Andrzej
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Renin-angiotensin system genes are candidate genes in cardiovascular system diseases. Angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE), angiotensinogen (AGT) and angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) gene polymorphisms are considered risk factors in coronary heart disease (CHD). AIM: To evaluate the involvement of the ACE, AGT and AT1R genetic variants in predisposition to CHD as well as their association with...
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