Gene polymorphisms of angiotensin-converting enzyme and angiotensinogen and risk of idiopathic ischemic stroke.

CONCLUSIONS: The M235T and T174M polymorphisms represented an increased risk for stroke in young Mexican individuals. In contrast, the I/D was not associated with in the same group of patients. The AGT levels were higher in the acute phase of stroke, but it was not determined by the polymorphisms.
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Source: Gene - December 3, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Isordia-Salas I, Santiago-Germán D, Cerda-Mancillas MC, Hernández-Juárez J, Bernabé-García M, Leaños-Miranda A, Alvarado-Moreno JA, Majluf-Cruz A Tags: Gene Source Type: research