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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphisms are associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Lung - 1 Aug 2013
Uh Soo-Taek, Kim Tae-Hoon, Shim Eun-Young, Jang An-Soo, Park Sung-Woo, Park Jong-Sook, Park Byung-Lae, Choi Byoung Whui, Shin Hyoung Doo, Kim Dong Soon, Park Choon-Sik
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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by progressive dyspnea and worsening lung function. ACE is increased in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from patients with IPF, suggesting the role of ACE in the pathogenesis of IPF. We evaluated the role of single-nucleotide polym...
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