Adipocyte-derived leucine aminopeptidase genotype and response to antihypertensive therapy

Adipocyte-derived leucine aminopeptidase genotype and response to antihypertensive therapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adipocyte-derived leucine aminopeptidase (ALAP) is a recently identified member of the M1 family of zinc-metallopeptidases and is thought to play a role in blood pressure control through inactivation of angiotensin II and/or generati...

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Main Authors: Öhman Karl Peter, Malmqvist Karin, Kahan Thomas, Kurland Lisa, Michaëlsson Karl, Lind Lars, Hallberg Par, Nyström Fredrik, Liljedahl Ulrika, Syvänen Ann-Christine, Melhus Hakan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-09-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Aminopeptidase
irbesartan
hypertension
polymorphism
left ventricular hypertrophy
angiotensin
pharmacogenomics
bradykinin.
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/3/11

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