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Comparative Genomics and Transcriptome Profiling in Primary Aldosteronism.
International journal of molecular sciences - 9 Apr 2018
Aristizabal Prada Elke Tatjana, Castellano Isabella, Sušnik Eva, Yang Yuhong, Meyer Lucie S, Tetti Martina, Beuschlein Felix, Reincke Martin, Williams Tracy A
Abstract excerpt
Primary aldosteronism is the most common form of endocrine hypertension with a prevalence of 6% in the general population with hypertension. The genetic basis of the four familial forms of primary aldosteronism (familial hyperaldosteronism FH types I-IV) and the majority of sporadic unilateral aldosterone-producing adenomas has now been resolved. Familial forms of hyperaldosteronism are, however, rare. The...
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