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Association between the ACE genotype and coronary artery disease. Insights from studies on restenosis, vasomotion and thrombosis.
European heart journal - 1 Sept 1998
Bauters C, Amouyel P
Abstract excerpt
Circulating levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in humans are linked with an insertion (I)/deletion (D) polymorphism in the ACE gene: DD genotype bearers have higher levels of ACE than either ID or II genotype bearers. Recent studies have suggested that the ACE DD genotype may be associated with a higher risk of coronary artery disease. The aim of this paper is to review studies on the influence of I/D...
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