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Association of Raynaud's phenomenon with a polymorphism in the NOS1 gene.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Munir Sabrina, Freidin Maxim B, Brain Susan, Williams Frances M K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) describes the phenomenon of recurrent vasospasm of digital arteries, associated with skin colour changes: pallor, cyanosis and erythema. Twin studies have indicated a genetic predisposition for RP; however, the precise aetiology of RP remains unknown. It is thought that genetic variation in temperature-responsive or vasospastic genes might underlie RP so performed a candidate...
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