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Angiotensin I-converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphism and endometrial human cancer in normotensive and hypertensive women.
Cancer genetics and cytogenetics - 1 Nov 2004
Freitas-Silva Margarida, Pereira Deolinda, Coelho Constança, Bicho Manuel, Lopes Carlos, Medeiros Rui
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Endometrial carcinoma is one of the most common gynecological malignancies. Most cases are diagnosed in older patients with diabetes, hypertension, or obesity. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has a central role controlling blood pressure and sodium homeostasis. RAS polymorphisms have been reported as genetic determinants of essential hypertension. The objective of this study was to analyze angiotensin...
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