Emilin1 gene and essential hypertension: a two-stage association study in northern Han Chinese population
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elastogenesis of elastic extracellular matrix (ECM) which was recognized as a major component of blood vessels has been believed for a long time to play only a passive role in the dynamic vascular changes of typical hypertension. Emi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/118 |