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Association Between the ACE Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism and Risk of Lower-Limb Amputation in Patients With Long-Standing Type 1 Diabetes.
Diabetes care - 1 Feb 2022
Mohammedi Kamel, Abouleka Yawa, Carpentier Charlyne, Potier Louis, Dubois Severine, Foussard Ninon, Rigalleau Vincent, Gautier Jean-François, Gourdy Pierre, Charpentier Guillaume, Roussel Ronan, Scheen André, Bauduceau Bernard, Hadjadj Samy, Alhenc-Gelas François, Marre Michel, Velho Gilberto
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OBJECTIVE: The ACE insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism has been widely studied in people with diabetes, albeit not with regard to lower-limb amputation (LLA). We examined associations among this polymorphism, plasma ACE concentration, and LLA in people with type 1 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: ACE I/D genotype and plasma ACE were assessed in three prospective cohorts of participants with type 1...
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