The D allele of angiotensin-converting enzyme polymorphism as a predictor of renal function decline over 4 years in an apparently healthy Chinese population aged 60 and older.

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OBJECTIVES: To test the association between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion or deletion (I/D) polymorphism and decline of renal function in people aged 60 and older. DESIGN: Population-based prospective study with 4-year follow-up. SETTING: Department of Internal Medicine and Family...

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