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Association between angiotensin-converting enzyme gene polymorphisms and exercise performance in patients with COPD.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Sept 2008
Zhang Xiaolei, Wang Chen, Dai Huaping, Lin Yingxiang, Zhang Jun
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Recent studies have shown that polymorphisms of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene are closely associated with pulmonary disorders. The ACE gene is involved in the regulation of inflammatory reactions to lung injury, respiratory drive, erythropoiesis and tissue oxygenation. The hypothesis for this study was that the ACE gene may be associated with the ventilatory response to...
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