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Relations between eNOS Glu298Asp polymorphism and progression of diabetic nephropathy.
Diabetes research and clinical practice - 1 Sept 2004
Shin Shin Young, Baek Sang Hong, Chang Ki Yuk, Park Cheol Whee, Yang Chul Woo, Jin Dong Chan, Kim Yong Soo, Chang Yoon Sik, Bang Byung Kee
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Nitric oxide (NO) is related to the pathogenesis of renal hemodynamics in diabetes mellitus. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphism is considered the deterioration factor for progressive renal disease. It has been reported that an interaction of angiotensin II (Ang II) and NO is involved in the control of glomerular hemodynamics. This study aimed to elucidate the roles of eNOS and...
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