The C242T polymorphism of the p22-phox gene (CYBA) is associated with higher left ventricular mass in Brazilian hypertensive patients

• Main Authors: Krieger José E (Author), Vercesi Aníbal E (Author), Mill José G (Author), Matos-Souza José R (Author), Cipolli José A (Author), Pio-Magalhães José A (Author), Ronchi Juliana A (Author), Ferreira-Sae Maria C (Author), Schreiber Roberto (Author), Franchini Kleber G (Author), Pereira Alexandre C (Author), Nadruz Junior Wilson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reactive oxygen species have been implicated in the physiopathogenesis of hypertensive end-organ damage. This study investigated the impact of the C242T polymorphism of the p22-phox gene (CYBA) on left ventricular structure in Brazil...