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Association of CYP3A5 genotypes with blood pressure and renal function in African families.
Journal of hypertension - 1 May 2006
Bochud Murielle, Eap Chin B, Elston Robert C, Bovet Pascal, Maillard Marc, Schild Laurent, Shamlaye Conrad, Burnier Michel
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Renal cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5) activity has been associated with blood pressure and salt sensitivity in humans. We determined whether CYP3A5 polymorphisms are associated with ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) and with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in African families. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional design, 375 individuals from 72 families, each with at least two hypertensive siblings, were...
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