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Journal Call no.RC681.A1J68
AuthorThomas, G. N.
Article TitleRenin angiotensin system gene polymorphisms in Southern Chinese / G.N. Thomas ... [et al.].
Is Part OfJournal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology ; v.5, no.1, Apr 1997, p.71.
AbstractThe renin angiotensin system (RAS) is fundamental to salt and water homeostasis. RAS gene polymorphisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, little is known of these associations in Chinese despite ethnicity affecting hypertension and CAD. This article is an abstract of the study report.