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The 460Trp allele of alpha-adducin increases carotid intima-media thickness in young adult males.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Apr 2006
Sarzani Riccardo, Cusi Daniele, Salvi Fabio, Barlassina Cristina, Macciardi Fabio, Pietrucci Francesca, Cola Giovanna, Catalini Roberto, Dal Fiume Chiara, Dessì-Fulgheri Paolo, Rappelli Alessandro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The 460Trp allele of the alpha-adducin gene (ADD1), which is involved in a form of salt-sensitive hypertension, has been associated with patterns of target organ damage. OBJECTIVES: As carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) largely depends upon unknown genetic factors, besides being associated to conventional risk factors, we tested the association of the 460Trp allele of ADD1 with IMT in a...
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