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Association analysis of the polymorphism T1128C in the signal peptide of neuropeptide Y in a Swedish hypertensive population.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Jul 2004
Wallerstedt Susanna M, Skrtic Stanko, Eriksson Anna-Lena, Ohlsson Claes, Hedner Thomas
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OBJECTIVE: The neuropeptide Y (NPY) signal peptide polymorphism T1128C has been linked to several risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the significance of this polymorphism for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease outcome. DESIGN: In a prospective study cohort, 1032 hypertensive patients (174 myocardial infarction and 170 stroke patients and 688 matched...
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