A common variant of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (Glu298Asp) is associated with collateral development in patients with chronic coronary occlusions

A common variant of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (Glu298Asp) is associated with collateral development in patients with chronic coronary occlusions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Experimental studies support an important role for endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in the regulation of angiogenesis. In humans, a common polymorphism exists in the eNOS gene that results in the conversion of glutamate to as...

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Main Authors: Amouyel Philippe, Lablanche Jean-Marc, Dallongeville Jean, Helbecque Nicole, Cuilleret François J, Lamblin Nicolas, Bauters Christophe, Van Belle Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-09-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/5/27

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