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The impact of endothelin-1 genetic analysis and job strain on ambulatory blood pressure.
Journal of psychosomatic research - 1 Aug 2011
Tobe Sheldon W, Baker Brian, Hunter Katie, Kiss Alex, Perkins Nancy, Gomez Lissette, Feng Yu, Wigg Karen, Barr Cathy L
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: An interaction between the endothelin-1 gene (EDN1), blood pressure (BP) and social determinants has been previously found. Using a well-characterized cohort of participants, the impact of associations between genetic factors and job strain on BP was evaluated. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis of five polymorphisms covering the EDN1, of which 2 were previously reported to be associated with BP, was...
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