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Association study of CRP gene polymorphism and hypertension in Han Chinese population.
Gene - 1 Jan 2013
Zhao Yanping, Wang Hairu, Liu Sijun, Zhao Xianghai, Chen Yanchun, Yang Yichun, Wang Wen, Wu Yiming, Chen Aiqin, Tang Junming, Yao Yingshui, Li Yun, Chen Jinfeng, Shen Chong, Yang Song
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and genetic variation of CRP gene have been reported as a strong, independent predictor of myocardial infarction and stroke. But there is rare association evidence of CRP genetic variation and hypertension (HT). METHODS: A community-based case-control study including 1331 cases with HT and 1400 controls was used to evaluate the association of tagSNPs covered CRP gene,...
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