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Title:
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Levels of plasma angiotensin-(1-7) in patients with hypertension who have the angiotensin-1-converting enzyme deletion/deletion genotype |
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Author:
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Jalil Milad, Jorge; Palomera Gómez, Cristián Alejandro; Godoy, L.; Román, Maritza; Chiong Lay, Mario; Lavandero, Sergio; Ocaranza, María Paz
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Abstract:
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In patients with hypertension who have the DD-ACE genotype (higher angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] activity), plasma levels of angiotensin-(1-7) are 4 times lower than in patients with the II-ACE genotype (lower ACE levels). Angiotensin II levels are similar in both groups. |
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URI:
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http://www.captura.uchile.cl/handle/2250/10360
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Date:
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2003-09-15 |
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dc.identifier.citation:
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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY 92(6): 749-751 |