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The Val16Ala MnSOD gene polymorphism is associated with hypertension in self-declared black individuals.
Free radical research - 1 Feb 2022
Berro Lyana Feijoó, Maurer Patricia, Rubio Debora, Retamoso Vanessa, Santos Lauren, Manfredini Vanusa, Piccoli Jacqueline da Costa Escobar
Abstract excerpt
Hypertension is the leading contributor to cardiovascular disease worldwide; the prevalence of hypertension is higher among black adults than other racial/ethnic groups. One of the cellular defense mechanisms against reactive oxygen species are the antioxidants, such as the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the influence of the SNP Val16Ala of the SOD2 gene on oxidative...
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