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Circulating ACE2 levels and ACE I/D polymorphism in severe aortic stenosis.
Scientific reports - 1 Jun 2026
Mercean Denisa Bianca, Budişan Liviuţa, Pop Laura Ancuţa, Berindan-Neagoe Ioana, Pop Dana, Şerban Adela Mihaela, Melincovici Carmen Stanca, Mihu Carmen Mihaela
Abstract excerpt
The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) contributes to the fibro-calcific remodeling characteristic of aortic stenosis (AS). Although increased circulating ACE2 enzymatic activity has been reported in severe AS, data on circulating ACE2 protein concentration, ACE levels, and their relationship with ACE genetic variation remain limited. In this cross-sectional case-control study, 80 participants (40 severe AS, 40...
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