Genetic association study of prolylcarboxypeptidase polymorphisms with susceptibility to essential hypertension in the Yi minority of China: A case–control study based on an isolated population

Objective: Prolylcarboxypeptidase (PRCP) is a negative regulator of the pressor actions of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system. It is also involved in the kallikrein–kinin system. This gene has an important role in blood pressure (BP) regulation. Methods: A case–control study was performed for...

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Main Authors: Yanrui Wu, Hongju Yang, Chunjie Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi - SAGE Publishing 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320320919586