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Genetic polymorphisms of the renin-angiotensin system in end-stage renal disease

Monika Buraczyńska, Piotr Książek, Andrzej Drop, Wojciech Załuska, D Spasiewicz, Andrzej Książek

Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation · 2005 · 80 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

The results of our study demonstrate the association between the AT1R A/C polymorphism and renal disease progression. The CC/AC genotype of this polymorphism might serve as a predictor for early ESRD and might be useful in planning therapeutic strategies for individual patients.

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