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Association of CALCA genetic polymorphism with essential hypertension.
Chinese medical journal - 5 Aug 2008
Luo Xin-Lin, Yang Tian-Lun, Chen Xiao-Ping, Li Yuan-Jian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is the predominant neurotransmitter in capsaicin-sensitive sensory nerves. Participation of CGRP in hypertension is one of the most extensively studied topics in the field. There is growing evidence to the effect that CGRP is associated with essential hypertension (EH). The aims of this study were to pinpoint whether single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the...
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