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Association between circulating levels of ACE2-Ang-(1-7)-MAS axis and ACE2 gene polymorphisms in hypertensive patients.
Medicine - 1 Jun 2016
Liu Dan, Chen Yongyue, Zhang Ping, Zhong Jiuchang, Jin Lijun, Zhang Caojin, Lin Shuguang, Wu Shulin, Yu Huimin
Abstract excerpt
The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2-angiotensin-(1-7)-MAS axis (ACE2-Ang-[1-7]-MAS axis) plays an important role in the control of blood pressure. Some previous studies indicated that the genetic variants of ACE2 may have a potential to influence this axis. Therefore, the present study aimed at examining the association of ACE2 polymorphisms with circulating ACE2 and Ang-(1-7) levels in patients with essential...
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