Gene polymorphisms of angiotensin-converting enzyme and angiotensin II Type 1 receptor among chronic kidney disease patients in a Chinese population
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent in Taiwan and an increasing number of patients are affected, with a high risk of progression to end-stage renal disease and huge medical expenses. It has been predicted that the presence of hypertension increases with decreasing renal function due to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications
2012-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320311430989 |