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[Effect of the polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene on the plasma angiotensin II levels and the risk of chronic heart failure].
Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences - 1 Apr 2004
Huang Wen-Yan, Sun Ming, Zhou Hong-Yan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of the polymorphism of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene D/I on the plasma angiotensin II levels and the risk of chronic heart failure. METHODS: The genotype was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 181 subjects (102 controls and 79 patients with chronic heart failure). The levels of plasma Ang II were also assessed by radio-immunity assay (RIA) in the above...
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