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[The insertion/deletion polymorphism (I/D) of the ACE gene in pregnant women with excessive weight gain].
Ginekologia polska - 1 Jul 2007
Drews Krzysztof, Seremak-Mrozikiewicz Agnieszka, Nowocień Grzegorz, Bogacz Anna, Kurzawińska Grazyna, Kaluba-Skotarczak Agnieszka
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INTRODUCTION: The body mass gain is conditioned by lifestyle, as well as many environmental and genetic factors. Recent studies suggest that renin-angiotensin system (RAS) plays a fundamental role in process of growth and differentiation of adipocytes through the acting of angiotensin II and seems to be a significant factor in excessive weight gain development. The purpose of this study was to determine the...
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