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NOS3 gene intron 4 a/b polymorphism is associated with ESRD in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patients.
Jornal brasileiro de nefrologia - 1 Jan 2000
Padhi Udit Narayan, Mulkalwar Madhubala, Saikrishna Lakkakula, Verma Henu Kumar, Bhaskar Lvks
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INTRODUCTION: Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) genes have been implicated in renal hemodynamics as potent regulators of vascular tone and blood pressure. It has been linked to a reduction in plasma nitric oxide levels. Several studies have recently been conducted to investigate the role of NOS3 gene polymorphisms and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, the results are still unclear and the mechanisms...
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