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Pharmacogenetic predictors of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced cough: the role of ACE, ABO, and BDKRB2 genes.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 Sept 2011
Mas Sergi, Gassò Patricia, Alvarez Santiago, Ortiz Jacint, Sotoca Jose M, Francino Antonio, Carne Xavier, Lafuente Amalia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Dry cough is the most common reason for stopping angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) therapy. The role of ACE in the metabolism of bradykinin has been proposed as a pathogenic mechanism. This study included a complete analysis of the variability of the genes involved in bradykinin metabolism (ACE and XPNPEP2) and bradykinin receptors (BDKRB2). We included two polymorphisms in...
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