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The D/I polymorphism in the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk: a meta-analysis.
COPD - 1 Aug 2012
Li Xiaobo, Wei Na, Wu Zhangjun, Qi Zhanzhong, Zhang Xin, Chen Qiuling, Xia Zhiqiang, Li Shuo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The deletion/insertion (D/I) polymorphism in the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene has been implicated in susceptibility of chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD), but a number of studies have reported inconclusive results. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the D/I polymorphism in the ACE gene and COPD risk by meta-analysis. METHOD: We searched Pubmed...
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