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ACE gene polymorphism is associated with COPD and COPD with pulmonary hypertension: a meta-analysis.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2018
Ma Yao, Tong Xiang, Liu Ying, Liu Sitong, Xiong Hai, Fan Hong
Abstract excerpt
Purpose: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene I/D polymorphism has been studied in relation to the susceptibility to COPD and COPD with pulmonary hypertension (PH) with inconclusive results. We performed the first comprehensive meta-analysis to evaluate accurately the association between the ACE gene polymorphism and the risk of COPD. Methods: Data were analyzed using odds ratios (ORs) and the corresponding...
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