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A common polymorphism rs1800247 in osteocalcin gene is associated with hypertension and diastolic blood pressure levels: the Shanghai Changfeng study.
Journal of human hypertension - 1 Nov 2016
Ling Y, Gao X, Lin H, Ma H, Pan B, Gao J
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Osteocalcin may have a role in hypertension due to its close relationship with energy metabolism and insulin sensitivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of a common polymorphism rs1800247 in osteocalcin gene with hypertension and related traits. This was a population-based cross-sectional study including 5647 individuals. Baseline information was collected. Body mass index (BMI), waist...
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