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ACE I/D genotype, adiposity, and blood pressure in children.
Cardiovascular diabetology - 16 Mar 2009
Eisenmann Joey C, Sarzynski Mark A, Glenn Kim, Rothschild Max, Heelan Kate A
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BACKGROUND: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is a possible candidate gene that may influence both body fatness and blood pressure. Although several genetic studies have been conducted in adults, relatively few studies have examined the contribution of potential candidate genes, and specifically ACE I/D, on adiposity and BP phenotypes in childhood. Such studies may prove insightful for the development of the...
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