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Physical activity and angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphism in mild hypertensives.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 15 Feb 2004
Winnicki Mikolaj, Accurso Valentina, Hoffmann Michal, Pawlowski Ryszard, Dorigatti Francesca, Santonastaso Massimo, Longo Daniele, Krupa-Wojciechowska Barbara, Jeunemaitre Xavier, Pessina Achille C, Somers Virend K, Palatini Paolo
Abstract excerpt
It has been suggested that the insertion(I) allele of the I/deletion(D) polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene is associated with endurance exercise and increased physical conditioning in response to this type of exercise. To investigate the association between the ACE I/D polymorphism and physical activity status in 355 never treated, stage I hypertensives (265 men, 90 women, mean age: 33...
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