Article
[Association of polymorphisms in ACE and CYP11B2 genes with antihypertensive effects of hydrochlorothiazide].
Zhonghua xin xue guan bing za zhi - 1 Jul 2005
Wu Shou-ling, Li Yun, Liu Ke-jian, Hou Guo-sheng, Wang Jian-jun, Wu Yun-Tao, Song Shao-min
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the blood pressure (BP) response to hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) was associated with the angiotensin converting-enzyme (ACE) I/D and aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2)-344T/C polymorphisms. METHODS: The BP response to HCTZ 12.5 mg once daily for 6 weeks was assessed in 829 subjects with mild or moderate essential hypertension, and compared across the ACE and CYP11B2 genotypes. RESULTS:...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
