Polymorphisms in the Renin-Angiotensin system and outcome of very-low-birthweight infants.

J, Spiegler; A, Gilhaus; IR, Konig; E, Kattner; M, Vochem; H, Kuster; J, Moller; D, Muller; A, Kribs; H, Segerer; C, Wieg; W, Nikischin; der Wense A, von; C, Gebauer; E, Herting; W, Gopel

doi:10.1159/000226602

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Polymorphisms in the Renin-Angiotensin system and outcome of very-low-birthweight infants.

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Spiegler J

Gilhaus A

Konig IR

Abstract

Background The insertion/deletion polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE-ins/del) and the angiotensin II type 1 receptor 1166A/C polymorphism (ATR1166A/C) were reported to be associated with several unfavorable outcome parameters in preterm infants like bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pe...

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