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A meta-analysis of the association between angiotensin-converting enzyme insertion/deletion gene polymorphism and steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children.
Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS - 1 Mar 2012
Zhou Tian-Biao, Qin Yuan-Han, Ou Chao, Su Li-Na, Lei Feng-Ying, Huang Wei-Fang, Zhao Yan-Jun, Pang Yu-Sheng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) gene polymorphism correlates with circulating and cellular ACE concentration. Association between ACE I/D gene polymorphism and steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) risk in children is still controversial. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the relation between ACE I/D gene polymorphism and SSNS susceptibility...
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