ACE I/D gene polymorphism in diabetic nephropathy: Clinical implications
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major microvascular complication accounting for about 30% of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) cases. An insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism of the gene encoding angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) is reported to be a candidate gene predisposing to diabetic nephropath...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Deccan College of Medical Sciences
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jmas.in/To%20Tripresh/ACE%20I%20or%20D%20gene%20polymorphism%20in%20diabetic%20nephropathy%20-%20Clinical%20%20%20implications.pdf |