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Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene I/D polymorphism with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a meta-analysis.
Journal of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system : JRAAS - 1 Jan 2000
Xu Guodong, Fan Guohui, Sun Yingtong, Yu Lili, Wu Sinan, Niu Wenquan
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OBJECTIVES: We conducted a meta-analysis of published studies on the angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism associated with the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as with pulmonary function and circulating angiotensin-converting enzyme changes. METHODS: A literature search, quality assessment and data extraction were completed independently and in...
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