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Association between polymorphisms of ACE, B2AR, ANP and ENOS and cardiovascular diseases: a community-based study in the Matsu area.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2007
Hu Chaur-Jong, Wang Chun-Hsiung, Lee Jui-Heng, Hsieh Chih-Min, Cheng Chia Chi, Chang Shu-Chen, Chang Chee Jen
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BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in most countries of the world. In this study, associations between CVDs and polymorphisms of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), beta(2)-adrenal receptor (B2AR) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (ENOS) genes were explored in a community-based setting. METHODS: Between March and May 2001, 1740 subjects...
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