Emilin1 gene and essential hypertension: a two-stage association study in northern Han Chinese population

• Main Authors: Huang Jianfeng (Author), Chen Shufeng (Author), Wang Laiyuan (Author), Hou Liping (Author), Liu Xiaoli (Author), Zhao Qi (Author), Li Yun (Author), Lu Xiangfeng (Author), Shen Chong (Author), Gu Dongfeng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elastogenesis of elastic extracellular matrix (ECM) which was recognized as a major component of blood vessels has been believed for a long time to play only a passive role in the dynamic vascular changes of typical hypertension. Emi...