EPAS1 and VEGFA gene variants are related to the symptoms of acute mountain sickness in Chinese Han population: a cross-sectional study

ConclusionsUnder the latest LLSS, we find thatEPAS1 andVEGFA gene variants are related to AMS susceptibility through different AMS-related symptoms in the Chinese Han population; this tool might be useful for screening susceptible populations and predicting clinical symptoms leading to AMS before an individual reaches HA.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registration,ChiCTR-RCS-12002232. Registered 31 May 2012.
Source: Military Medical Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research