Genetic variation in the renin-angiotensin system modifies the beneficial effects of ACE inhibitors on the risk of diabetes mellitus among hypertensives.

Bozkurt, O

Genetic variation in the renin-angiotensin system modifies the beneficial effects of ACE inhibitors on the risk of diabetes mellitus among hypertensives. [electronic resource] - Journal of human hypertension Nov 2008 - 774-80 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0950-9240

10.1038/jhh.2008.62 doi


Alleles
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors--therapeutic use
Angiotensinogen--antagonists & inhibitors
DNA--genetics
Diabetes Mellitus--epidemiology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Variation
Genotype
Humans
Hypertension--complications
Incidence
Linkage Disequilibrium
Male
Middle Aged
Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 1--drug effects
Renin-Angiotensin System--drug effects
Retrospective Studies