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eNOS gene polymorphism association with retinopathy in type 1 diabetes.
Ophthalmic genetics - 1 Sept 2010
Bazzaz Javad Tavakkoly, Amoli Mahsa M, Pravica Vera, Chandrasecaran Ramesh, Boulton Andrew J, Larijani Bagher, Hutchinson Ian V
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PURPOSE: Nitric oxide (NO) is a major mediator in vascular biology, regulating blood pressure and regional blood flow. NO and the enzymes required for its production may contribute to the aetiology of vascular pathologies. In diabetes, over-production of NO might play a role in the development of diabetic nephropathy, while reduced NO production may be related to the development of diabetic retinopathy and...
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