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The 22G>A polymorphism in the adenosine deaminase gene impairs catalytic function but does not affect reactive hyperaemia in humans in vivo.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 Oct 2008
Riksen Niels P, Franke Barbara, van den Broek Petra, Naber Marlies, Smits Paul, Rongen Gerard A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: During ischaemia, the extracellular concentration of the endogenous nucleoside adenosine increases rapidly. Subsequent adenosine receptor stimulation induces various effects, including vasodilation, which can protect the tissue against the ischaemic insult. Adenosine deaminase (ADA) i...
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