Article
Angiotensin-converting enzyme gene does not contribute to genetic susceptibility to systemic sclerosis in European Caucasians.
The Journal of rheumatology - 1 Feb 2009
Wipff Julien, Gallier Guillaume, Dieude Philippe, Avouac Jerome, Tiev Kiet, Hachulla Eric, Granel Brigitte, Diot Elisabeth, Sibilia Jean, Mouthon Luc, Meyer Olivier, Kahan Andre, Varret Mathilde, Boileau Catherine, Allanore Yannick
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) polymorphisms including I/D and 2 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) affect susceptibility to systemic sclerosis (SSc) in a large French Caucasian population. METHODS: A case-control study was performed in 494 patients with SSc and 280 healthy controls for I/D polymorphism. Two supplementary exonic SNP of ACE gene (rs4309, rs4362) were...
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