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Deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin I-converting enzyme gene in elderly patients with coronary heart disease.
Collegium antropologicum - 1 Mar 2007
Marković Biserka Bergman, Bergovec Mijo, Reiner Zeljko, Sertić Jadranka, Vincelj Josip, Marković Maja
Abstract excerpt
Controversy exists as to whether the deletion/deletion (DD) genotype of angiotensin l-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism is associated with coronary heart disease (CHD). There are only a few studies dealing with this issue in the elderly, also with controversial results. The aim of this study was the assessment of correlation between genetic markers and the risk of CHD in the elderly. The results indicated...
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