Article
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism and the Risk of Leukoaraiosis in a South Chinese Han Population: A Case-Control Study.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Aug 2024
Mo Dong-Can, Wu Xiao-Ju, Li Xiao-Ling, Liu Liu-Yu, Jiang Yi-Ying, Zhou Guo-Qiu, Chen Li-Jie, Li Jiao-Xing, Luo Man
Abstract excerpt
Leukoaraiosis (LA) appears as white matter hyperintensities on T2-weighted brain magnetic resonance imaging scans. Age and hypertension are considered the primary risk factors for LA, but its pathogenesis remains uncertain. This study aims to investigate the correlation between the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism and LA. A total of 140 patients with LA and 136...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
