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Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms and the risk of silent brain infarction.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 May 2010
Song Jihwan, Kim Ok Joon, Kim Hyun Sook, Bae Su Jin, Hong Sun Pyo, Oh Doyeun, Kim Nam Keun
Abstract excerpt
Silent brain infarction (SBI), a unique cerebrovascular disorder, is frequently detected on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of apparently healthy elderly persons, and it is known to increase the risk of stroke and other related diseases. Although detailed mechanisms of SBI pathogenesis have yet to be determined, recent studies suggest that SBI is significantly influenced by genetic factors. In this study, we...
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