Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensinconverting enzyme gene and the risk of hypertension among residents of two cities, SouthSouth Nigeria
Background: Hypertension is a public health challenge due to its high prevalence, and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. This study was designed to determine the frequency of the I/D polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene and its association with hypertension in a sa...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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2014
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76088 |
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