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The T>A (rs11646213) gene polymorphism of cadherin-13 (CDH13) gene is associated with decreased risk of developing hypertension in Mexican population.
Immunobiology - 1 Oct 2017
Vargas-Alarcon Gilberto, Martinez-Rodriguez Nancy, Velazquez-Cruz Rafael, Perez-Mendez Oscar, Posadas-Sanchez Rosalinda, Posadas-Romero Carlos, Peña-Duque Marco Antonio, Martinez-Rios Marco Antonio, Ramirez-Fuentes Silvestre, Fragoso Jose Manuel
Abstract excerpt
Hypertension is a major public health problem affecting about 30% of the adult population and is associated with an increased risk of developing metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Recent reports have shown that the T-cadherin receptor characteristically expressed on endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells is involved in hypertension. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of cadherin-13...
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