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Glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 genes deletion polymorphisms and blood pressure control among treated essential hypertensive patients in Burkina Faso.
BMC research notes - 30 Jun 2021
Sombié Herman Karim, Tchelougou Daméhan, Ouattara Abdoul Karim, Kologo Jonas Koudougou, Sorgho Pegdwendé Abel, Somda Dogfunianalo, Yaméogo Sakinata, Zongo Arsène Wendpagnangdé, Kiendrebeogo Isabelle Touwendpoulimdé, Adoko Enagnon Tiémoko Herman Donald, Yonli Albert Théophane, Djigma Florencia Wendkuuni, Zabsonré Patrice, Millogo Hassanata, Simporé Jacques
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OBJECTIVE: Glutathione S-transferases have been associated with experimental resistance to some drugs. The present study investigated the factors associated with blood pressure control in patients with essential hypertension, especially the role of GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes polymorphisms. This cross-sectional study in Burkina Faso consisted of 200 patients with essential hypertension and under treatment. RESULTS: In...
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