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Endothelial nitric oxide synthase intron 4a/b polymorphism and early atherosclerotic changes in hypopituitary GH-deficient adult patients.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 May 2008
Sen Fatma, Demirturk Mustafa, Abaci Neslihan, Golcuk Ebru, Oflaz Huseyin, Elitok Ali, Kutluturk Faruk, Issever Halim, Unaltuna Nihan Erginel, Ozbey Nese Colak
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OBJECTIVE: Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) intron 4a/b polymorphism is associated with plasma NO concentrations and coronary artery disease/hypertension in various populations. GH deficiency in adulthood predisposes to reduced NO concentrations and premature atherosclerosis. Our aim was to determine whether intron 4a/b polymorphism of eNOS gene influences endothelial function and early atherosclerotic...
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