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Genetic polymorphisms of the urea transporter gene are associated with antihypertensive response to nifedipine GITS.
Methods and findings in experimental and clinical pharmacology - 1 Jan 2000
Hong X, Xing H, Yu Y, Wen Y, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Tang G, Xu X
Abstract excerpt
Nifedipine GITS has diuretic and natriuretic properties, which may enhance its antihypertensive efficacy. We assessed contributions of polymorphisms in the urea transporter-A gene (SLC14A2) to interindividual variations in blood pressure (BP) response to nifedipine treatment. 405 subjects from a single Chinese county received a single oral dose of 30 mg nifedipine GITS (gastrointestinal therapeutic system) daily...
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