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A polymorphism in the DOCK7 gene (rs1167998) is associated with salt restriction behavior in hypertensive patients.
Nagoya journal of medical science - 1 May 2026
Nakane Hideo, Tamura Takashi, Nagayoshi Mako, Okada Rieko, Takeuchi Kenji, Nakamura Yohko, Suzuki Sadao, Takashima Naoyuki, Koyama Teruhide, Arisawa Kokichi, Ikezaki Hiroaki, Tanaka Keitaro, Nishimoto Daisaku, Momozawa Yukihide, Hamajima Nobuyuki, Tanaka Hideo, Wakai Kenji, Matsuo Keitaro
Abstract excerpt
Patients with hypertension are recommended to decrease their salt intake. However, some patients do not follow this recommendation. It is possible that some of these individuals cannot restrict their salt intake due to a genetic preference for salt. Thus, we attempted to identify genetic factors related to salt restriction behavior. The subjects were 817 patients with hypertension. Salt restriction status was...
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