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Genetic Polymorphism of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Risk: An Updated Meta-Analysis.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2016
Kang Sang Wook, Kim Su Kang, Chung Joo-Ho, Jung Hee-Jae, Kim Kwan-Il, Kim Jinju, Ban Ju Yeon
Abstract excerpt
The relationship between polymorphism of the angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) gene and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been examined in many previous studies. However, their results were controversial. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between the ACE gene and the risk of COPD. Fourteen case-control studies were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled p...
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