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Common genetic variation in a basal promoter element alters DDAH2 expression in endothelial cells.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 24 Oct 2003
Jones L C, Tran C T L, Leiper J M, Hingorani A D, Vallance P
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Synthesis of the vasodilator nitric oxide (NO) can be inhibited by the endogenous methylarginines L-NMMA and ADMA. ADMA is elevated in a number of cardiovascular disorders in which NO availability is reduced. Elimination of ADMA from the body occurs primarily by enzymatic breakdown through the ac...
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