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Insertion/deletion polymorphism of angiotensin converting enzyme gene in Kawasaki disease.
Journal of Korean medical science - 1 Apr 2006
Shim Yoon Hee, Kim Hae Soon, Sohn Sejung, Hong Young Mi
Abstract excerpt
Polymorphism of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene is reported to be associated with ischemic heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. In this study, we investigated the relationship between Kawasaki disease and insertion/deletion polymorphism of ACE gene. Fifty five Kawasaki disease patients and 43 healthy children were enrolled. ACE genotype was evaluated from...
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