Article
Impact of I/D polymorphism of ACE gene on risk of development and course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1 Jan 2016
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than 10% of the world's population over 40 years of age. The main exogenous risk factor is cigarette smoking; however, only 20% of smokers develop COPD, indicating that some other factors, e.g. genetic, may play an important role in the disease pathogenesis. Recent research indicates that ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) may be a...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
