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Arterial stiffness, physical activity, and atrial natriuretic Peptide gene polymorphism in older subjects.
Hypertension research : official journal of the Japanese Society of Hypertension - 1 Apr 2008
Iemitsu Motoyuki, Maeda Seiji, Otsuki Takeshi, Sugawara Jun, Kuno Shinya, Ajisaka Ryuichi, Matsuda Mitsuo
Abstract excerpt
An increase in arterial stiffness with advancing age is associated with several pathological states, including hypertension and arteriosclerosis. Regular exercise improves the aging-induced increase in arterial stiffness and has a protective effect against these diseases. However, not all individuals respond to exercise to the same extent. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is involved in the regulation of basal...
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