Genetic polymorphism on type 2 receptor of angiotensin II, modifies cardiovascular risk and systemic inflammation in hypertensive males.

BACKGROUND: Angiotensin type 2 receptor (AT2R), plays a crucial role in blood pressure regulation and atherogenesis. AT2R gene is located on chromosome X and the biological effect of polymorphism A1675G in this gene needs to be further specified. We examined the impact of A1675G on the risk and the...

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Main Authors: Tousoulis, D, Koumallos, N, Antoniades, C, Antonopoulos, A, Bakogiannis, C, Milliou, A, Marinou, K, Kallikazarou, E, Stefanadi, E, Mentzikof, D, Stefanadis, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010