Association of circulating angiotensin converting enzyme activity with respiratory muscle function in infants

Association of circulating angiotensin converting enzyme activity with respiratory muscle function in infants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene contains a polymorphism, consisting of either the presence (I) or absence (D) of a 287 base pair fragment. Deletion (D) is associated with increased circulating ACE (cACE) activity. It has bee...

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Main Authors: Onufriou Anny, Vervenioti Aggeliki, Tzifas Sotirios, Stavrou Eleana F, Papakonstantinou Despina, Dimitriou Gabriel, Athanassiadou Aglaia, Mantagos Stefanos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/57

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