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CYP2C9 genotype modifies activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in hypertensive men.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Oct 2009
Donner Kati M, Hiltunen Timo P, Suonsyrjä Timo, Hannila-Handelberg Tuula, Tikkanen Ilkka, Antikainen Miia, Hirvonen Ari, Kontula Kimmo
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BACKGROUND: Two variants of the CYP2C9 gene, CYP2C9*2 and CYP2C9*3, have been indicated to have impaired enzyme function, and thus suspected to reduce the formation of the active metabolite of losartan. Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are also involved in eicosanoid biosynthesis and regulation of blood pressure (BP) and sodium homeostasis. METHODS: We studied the impact of these variants on BP response to losartan...
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