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Association of TNF-α -308 G > A and ACE I/D gene polymorphisms in hemodialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula thrombosis.
International urology and nephrology - 1 Jul 2014
Sener Elif Funda, Taheri Serpil, Korkmaz Keziban, Zararsiz Gokmen, Serhatlioglu Faruk, Unal Aydin, Emirogullari Omer Naci, Ozkul Yusuf
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PURPOSE: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF - α) -308 G > A promoter polymorphism seems to be associated with adverse clinical outcome in hemodialysis patients (HD). Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene may be the causative factor contributing to the deterioration of renal functions. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between vascular access failure and the genetic polymorphisms of ACE and...
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