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Atrial natriuretic peptide gene polymorphisms and risk of ischemic stroke in humans.
Stroke - 1 Apr 2004
Rubattu Speranza, Stanzione Rosita, Di Angelantonio Emanuele, Zanda Bastianina, Evangelista Anna, Tarasi David, Gigante Bruna, Pirisi Angelo, Brunetti Ercole, Volpe Massimo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A precise definition of genetic factors responsible for common forms of stroke is still lacking. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the contributory role of the genes encoding atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and type A natriuretic peptide receptor (NPRA) in humans' susceptibility to develop ischemic stroke. METHODS: Allele and genotype frequencies of ANP and NPRA were...
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