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The association between the insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene and hypertension, as well as environmental, biochemical and anthropometric factors.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny - 1 Jan 2020
Pachocka Lucyna, Włodarczyk Marta, Kłosiewicz-Latoszek Longina, Stolarska Irena
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BACKGROUND: Arterial hypertension is caused by environmental factors and genetic predisposition. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the association between the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene variants and environmental factors, biochemical and anthropometric parameters and the incidence of hypertension. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 73 patients, aged 24 to 68, with Body Mass Index (BMI)...
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