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The -974C>A (rs3087459) gene polymorphism in the endothelin gene (EDN1) is associated with risk of developing acute coronary syndrome in Mexican patients.
Gene - 1 Jun 2014
Vargas-Alarcon Gilberto, Vallejo Maite, Posadas-Romero Carlos, Juarez-Rojas Juan G, Martinez-Rios Marco Antonio, Peña-Duque Marco Antonio, Carrillo-Sanchez Silvia, Perez-Mendez Oscar, Fragoso José Manuel
Abstract excerpt
Endothelial dysfunction plays an essential role in the development and progression of atherosclerotic lesions. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) are considered important molecules in the endothelial dysfunction process. The aim of the present study was to evaluate t...
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