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Angiotensin I-converting enzyme ACE 2350*G and ACE-240*T-related genotypes and alleles are associated with higher susceptibility to endometriosis.
Molecular human reproduction - 1 Jan 2005
Hsieh Yao-Yuan, Chang Chi-Chen, Tsai Fuu-Jen, Hsu Chin-Moo, Lin Cheng-Chieh, Tsai Chang-Hai
Abstract excerpt
Endometriosis displays features similar to malignancy, ranging from neovascularization to local invasion and aggressive spread to distant organs. The altered vascular-related genes might be related to the development of endometriosis. This study investigates whether angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) *A2350G and A-240T gene polymorphisms could be used as markers of susceptibility in endometriosis. Women were...
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