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Association of 2238T>C polymorphism of the atrial natriuretic peptide gene with coronary artery disease in Afro-Caribbeans with type 2 diabetes.
American journal of hypertension - 1 May 2012
Larifla Laurent, Maimaitiming Suriya, Velayoudom-Cephise Fritz-Line, Ferdinand Severine, Blanchet-Deverly Anne, Benabdallah Sonia, Donnet Jean-Paul, Atallah André, Roussel Ronan, Foucan Lydia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is known mainly for its effects on kidney function and blood pressure homeostasis. We investigated the association between two ANP polymorphisms and pre-existing coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients of African descent with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional and retrospective study of 218 volunteer Afro-Caribbean patients with T2D....
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