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The ACE gene I/D polymorphism, but not the angiotensin II type I receptor gene A1166C polymorphism is associated with isolated systolic hypertension

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Davis, D., Liyou, N. & Johnson, A. The ACE gene I/D polymorphism, but not the angiotensin II type I receptor gene A1166C polymorphism is associated with isolated systolic hypertension. J Hum Hypertens 15, 653–654 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001221

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