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Angiotensin-converting enzyme and angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene polymorphisms in children with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Jul 2006
Taşdemir Nebahat, Ece Aydin, Tekeş Selahattin, Dikici Süber, Güneş Ali, Balik Hasan
Abstract excerpt
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a progressive, debilitating, and fatal brain disorder caused by mutant measles virus infection. Although both viral and host factors seem to be involved in SSPE, the exact pathogenesis remains to be determined. Autoimmune demyelination is characteristic of SSPE. The blood angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity and angiotensin II (Ang II) levels are associated...
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