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ACE genotype, body weight changes and target organ damage in renal transplant recipients.
Journal of nephrology - 1 Jan 2000
Stratta Piero, Smirne Carlo, Fangazio Stefano, Cornella Cristina, Lazzarich Elisa, Minisini Rosalba, Toniutto Pierluigi, Fabris Carlo, Barbé Cristina, Pirisi Mario
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Carriage of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) D-allele favors weight gain in mid-life and, possibly, cardiovascular complications; we aimed to verify the relationship between these conditions and ACE polymorphisms in the renal transplant (RTx) setting. METHODS: ACE genotypes wer...
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