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Endothelin system polymorphisms in tilt test-induced vasovagal syncope.
Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society - 1 Dec 2009
Sorrentino Sandro, Forleo Cinzia, Iacoviello Massimo, Guida Pietro, D'Andria Valentina, Favale Stefano
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Genetics may be involved in the pathophysiology of vasovagal syncope. The 3A/4A polymorphism of the EDN1 gene affects the expression of endothelin-1, and the H323H T/C polymorphism of the EDNRA gene encoding for the endothelin type A receptor has been associated with cardiovascular pathologies. As the endothelin system participates in the regulation of cardiovascular homeostasis, the aim of this...
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