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ACE gene deletion/deletion polymorphism may be a protective factor for respiratory distress in preterm infants.
The Turkish journal of pediatrics - 1 Jan 2000
Sivasli Ercan, Yurdakök Murat, Babaoğlu Elif, Karabulut Halil, Yiğit Sule, Babaoğlu Melih, Tekinalp Gülsevin, Tükün Ajlan
Abstract excerpt
The objective in this study was to evaluate the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) gene polymorphism in premature infants with and without respiratory distress within the first 24 hours of life. Totally, 87 premature babies who were followed up in the neonatal unit were included in the study. Of these babies, 41 had respiratory distress, and constituted the patient group. The remaining...
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