Contribution of gene I polymorphism in conferring risk for essential hypertension: a case control study from South India
Background: Renin is a rate-limiting enzyme of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) that plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood pressure. The renin gene has been suggested as a marker for genetic predisposition to essential hypertension (EHT) in humans. The purpose of the study i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications
2013-09-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320312459981 |