Screening of Egyptian obese children and adolescents for insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism in angiotensin-converting enzyme gene
Background: /aims: The role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism in the development of obesity and hypertension in children has not been widely studied. We aimed to screen Egyptian obese children and adolescents for insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism in the ACE gene. Methods:...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352646718302229 |