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Identification of gene variants related to the nitric oxide pathway in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Gene - 10 Dec 2015
Umman B, Cakmakoglu B, Cincin Z B, Kocaaga M, Emet S, Tamer S, Gokkusu C
Abstract excerpt
Dysfunction of vascular endothelium is known to have an essential role in the atherosclerotic process by releasing mediators including nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide maintains endothelial balance by controlling cellular processes of vascular smooth muscle cells. Evidence suggests that variations in the NO pathway could include atherosclerotic events. The objective of this study was to determine the possible...
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