Associations between genetic variations in the FURIN gene and hypertension

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypertension is a complex disease influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors. The Kazakh ethnic group is characterized by a relatively high prevalence of hypertension. Previous research indicates that the FURIN gene may...

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Main Authors: Li Nanfang, Luo Wenli, Juhong Zhang, Yang Jin, Wang Hongmei, Zhou Ling, Chang Jianhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/124