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[Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism and hypertension].
Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology - 1 Dec 1998
Yasujima M, Tsutaya S, Shoji M
Abstract excerpt
Nitric oxide (NO) is produced by endothelial cells and serves as a potent vasodilator. Several lines of evidence have shown that NO plays an important role in the regulation of blood pressure and regional blood flow. Endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphisms exhibit a positive association in myocardial infarction and smoking-dependent risk of coronary artery disease. However, the relationship between eNOS...
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