Vitamin A deficiency indicating as low expression of LRAT may be a novel biomarker of primary hypertension

Aims Vitamin A (VA) deficiency triggers many diseases and is a worldwide nutrition problem. The Retinol acyltransferase (LRAT) is an indicator of VA storage function, and the relationship between LRAT and blood pressure level and the regulation mechanism will be elucidated. Methods 160 children aged...

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Main Authors: Xiaohua Liang, Min Chen, Dong Wang, Jin Wen, Jie Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-02-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Hypertension
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10641963.2020.1833023