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Angiotensin II type 2 receptor gene polymorphism in Caucasian children with a wide spectrum of congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract.
Pediatric research - 1 Jul 2007
Siomou Ekaterini, Bouba Ioanna, Kollios Konstantinos D, Papadopoulou Frederica, Syrrou Maria, Georgiou Ioannis, Siamopoulou Antigoni
Abstract excerpt
The A-1332G transition of the angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) gene was found to occur more often in males with ureteropelvic (UPJO) or ureterovesical junction obstruction (UVJO). However, other studies have shown controversial results. Tauhe frequency of this polymorphism was investigated in 275 Caucasian children (153 boys, 122 girls) with a wide spectrum of congenital anomalies both of upper (165) and...
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