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Angiotensin-converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphism and peripheral arterial occlusive disease.
VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten - 1 Aug 1998
Taute B M, Handschug K, Taute R, Seifert H, Gläser C, Podhaisky H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The deletion polymorphism of the ACE gene is linked to a high risk of cardiovascular disease due to the permanent activation of the local and systemic renin-angiotensin systems (RAS). The aim of this prospective study was 1. to compare the ACE insertion/deletion polymorphism in individuals with a healthy vasculature with that of patients suffering from peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), and...
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