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

Chiong, Mario; Godoy Jorquera, Iván Esteban; Jalil Milad, Jorge Emilio; Lavandero, Sergio; Ocaranza Jeraldino, María Paz; Palomera, Cristián; Román, Maritza

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

Date

2003

Authors

Chiong, Mario

Godoy Jorquera, Iván Esteban

Jalil Milad, Jorge Emilio

Lavandero, Sergio

Ocaranza Jeraldino, María Paz

Palomera, Cristián

Román, Maritza

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

Citation

Jalil J, Palomera Cristian, Ocaranza M, Godoy Ivan, Roman Maritza, Chiong Mario, Lavandero Sergio. Levels of Plasma Angiotensin-(1-7) in Patients With Hypertension Who Have the Angiotensin-I-Converting Enzyme Deletion/Deletion Genotype. American Journal Of Cardiology. 2003;92(6):749-751.