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The ACE I/D polymorphism is associated with nitric oxide metabolite and blood pressure levels in healthy Mexican men.
Archivos de cardiologia de Mexico - 1 Jan 2000
Avila-Vanzzini Nydia, Posadas-Romero Carlos, Gonzalez-Salazar Maria Del Carmen, Maass-Iturbide Carolina, Melendez-Ramirez Gabriela, Perez-Mendez Oscar, Del Valle-Mondragon Leonardo, Masso-Rojas Felipe, Varela Lopez Elvira, Herrera-Bello Hector, Villavicencio Fernandez Ramon, Cruz-Robles David
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UNLABELLED: The I/D insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme has been related to hypertension. This polymorphism also seems to have gender related implications. Angiotensin II contributes to the production and release of oxygen reactive species that react with nitric oxide, inactivating its effects. OBJECTIVE: To establish whether the ACE I/D polymorphism correlates with nitric oxide...
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