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The angiotensin-converting-enzyme insertion/deletion polymorphism is not related to venous thrombosis.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Jan 2004
Köppel Herwig, Renner Wilfried, Gugl Alexander, Cichocki Lisa, Gasser Robert, Wascher Thomas C, Pilger Ernst
Abstract excerpt
The insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism of the gene for angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) is associated with ACE plasma levels and activity. Conflicting results have been reported about the relevance of this polymorphism for venous thrombosis. The aim of the present study was to analyze the role of this polymorphism for deep venous thrombosis. The study was designed as a case-control study, including 330...
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