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Genetic differences and aberrant methylation in the apelin system predict the risk of high-altitude pulmonary edema.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 12 May 2015
Mishra Aastha, Kohli Samantha, Dua Sanchi, Thinlas Tashi, Mohammad Ghulam, Pasha M A Qadar
Abstract excerpt
Hypoxia-inducible factor stimulates the expression of apelin, a potent vasodilator, in response to reduced blood arterial oxygen saturation. However, aberrations in the apelin system impair pulmonary vascular function, potentially resulting in the development of high-altitude (HA)-related disorders. This study aimed to elucidate the genetic and epigenetic regulation of apelin, apelin receptor (APLNR), and...
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