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<i>ACE</i> Polymorphisms
12 May 2006
Abstract excerpt
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) plays an essential role in two physiological systems, one leading to the production of angiotensin II and the other to the degradation of bradykinin. The wide distribution and multifunctional properties of these peptides suggest that ACE could be involved in various pathophysiological conditions. The discovery that ACE levels are under genetic control ushered in a new era of...
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