Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the ACE gene increased risk of Behcet disease: evidence from a meta-analysis
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Endothelial dysfunction has a role in the development of the Behcet disease (BD). Local renin–angiotensin system (RAS) plays a crucial role in the endothelial control, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is the monitoring component of the RAS. We investigated the relat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
2013-09-01
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Series: | Annals of Saudi Medicine |
Online Access: | https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2013.437 |