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Angiotensin II type I receptor gene polymorphism: anthropometric and metabolic syndrome traits.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 May 2005
Abdollahi M R, Gaunt T R, Syddall H E, Cooper C, Phillips D I W, Ye S, Day I N M
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BACKGROUND: The renin angiotensin system is important in the regulation of vascular tone and fluid and electrolyte balance. The angiotensin converting enzyme gene (ACE) genotype has been shown to affect exercise response and glucose load response dependent on birth weight. Angiotensin II type I receptor (AGTR1) A1166C has previously been associated with the development of hypertension and coronary disease, but...
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