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Skinfold thickness and blood pressure across C-344T polymorphism of CYP11B2 gene.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Sept 2007
Casiglia Edoardo, Tikhonoff Valérie, Schiavon Laura, Guglielmi Francesco, Pagnin Elisa, Bascelli Anna, Basso Giancarlo, Mazza Alberto, Martini Bortolo, Bolzon Monica, Guidotti Federica, Caffi Sandro, Rizzato Enzo, Pessina Achille C
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To ascertain whether body adiposity is associated with the C-344T polymorphism of the CYP11B2 gene codifying for aldosterone synthase. DESIGN: A cross-sectional epidemiological evaluation of a highly homogeneous unselected general population of Caucasians. METHODS: Lifestyle, medical history, anthropometrics, subscapular, triceps and suprailiac skinfold thickness, lying blood pressure and biochemical...
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