Levels of plasma angiotensin-(1-7) in patients with hypertension who have the angiotensin-I-converting enzyme deletion/deletion genotype

Jorge E. Jalil, Cristián Palomera, María Paz Ocaranza, Iván Godoy, Maritza Román, Mario Chiong, Sergio Lavandero

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Abstract

In patients with hypertension who have the DD-ACE genotype (higher angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] activity), plasma levels of angiotensin-(1-7) are 4 times lower than in patients with the II-ACE genotype (lower ACE levels). Angiotensin II levels are similar in both groups.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)749-751
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Cardiology
Volume92
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 15 2003

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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