Article
Deletion insertion polymorphism of the angiotensin converting enzyme gene and progression of diabetic nephropathy.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Jan 1997
Björck S, Blohmé G, Sylvén C, Mulec H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The activity in the renin angiotensin system is important for the progression of diabetic nephropathy. Genetic abnormalities in this system have been suggested as a risk factor for the development and progression of diabetic nephropathy. The homozygous DD (deletion) genotype of the an...
Topics
- Adult
- Blood Glucose
- Blood Pressure
- Body Weight
- DNA Transposable Elements
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Diabetic Nephropathies
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Gene Deletion
- Gene Frequency
- Genotype
- Glomerular Filtration Rate
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A
- Polymorphism, Genetic