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Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene 2350 G/A polymorphism with diabetic retinopathy in Chinese Han population.
Molecular biology reports - 1 Jan 2013
Liang Shu, Pan Min, Hu Nan, Wu Yu-Yu, Chen Hui, Zhu Jian-Hua, Guan Huai-Jin, Sang Ai-Min
Abstract excerpt
The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene is one of the most studied candidate genes related to diabetic retinopathy (DR). ACE 2350 G/A polymorphism (rs4343) is known among the polymorphisms of this gene to have the most significant effect on plasma ACE concentrations. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between 2350 G/A polymorphism of ACE gene and the susceptibility of DR in...
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