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Angiotensin II type-1 receptor A1166C polymorphism is associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke in hypertensive smokers.
Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN - 1 Jan 2006
Szolnoki Zoltán, Havasi Viktória, Talián Gábor, Bene Judit, Komlósi Katalin, Somogyvári Ferenc, Kondacs András, Szabó Mihály, Fodor Lajos, Bodor Anita, Melegh Béla
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Recent observations revealed a novel role of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and the angiotensin II type-1 receptor (AT1R) in lung injury, thereby extending knowledge about the functions of the angiotensin system. Angiotensin II, whose target is the AT1R, is a potent vasoconstrictor. Accordingly, an imbalance leading to enhanced activity of the angiotensin II-AT1R axis is postulated to contribute to both...
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