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The T(-786)C endothelial nitric oxide synthase genotype predicts cardiovascular mortality in high-risk patients.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 19 Sept 2006
Rossi Gian Paolo, Maiolino Giuseppe, Zanchetta Mario, Sticchi Daniele, Pedon Luigi, Cesari Maurizio, Montemurro Domenico, De Toni Renzo, Zavattiero Silvia, Pessina Achille C
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OBJECTIVES: This study sought to investigate the impact of a common T(-786)C single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the promoter of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS, NOS3) gene on cardiovascular (CV) death in a prospective cohort study. BACKGROUND: The T(-786)C SNP eNOS gene implies a blunted endothelium-dependent vasodilation in hypertensive patients and was associated with multivessel coronary...
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