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eNOS and ACE genes influence peripheral arterial disease predisposition in smokers.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Jul 2010
Sticchi Elena, Sofi Francesco, Romagnuolo Ilaria, Pratesi Giovanni, Pulli Raffaele, Pratesi Carlo, Abbate Rosanna, Fatini Cinzia
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OBJECTIVE: Several biologic mediators and genetic predisposing factors may contribute to the development of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The eNOS gene, encoding for endothelial nitric oxide synthase, has been proposed as a candidate gene in the predisposition to the disease. In this study,...
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