Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene and the risk of hypertension among residents of two cities, South-South Nigeria

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a public health challenge due to its high prevalence, and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. This study was designed to determine the frequency of the I/D polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene and its association with hypertension in a sa...

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Autores principales: Kooffreh, Mary Esien, Anumudu, Chiaka Ijeoma, Kumar, P Lava
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4063107/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24949289
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2277-9175.133184

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