Abstract
We investigated the possible role of Mannose binding lectin 2 (MBL2) functional polymorphisms in the prevalence of hypertension and hypertensive end-organ damage in 300 hypertensive patients and 313 normotensive individuals from Southern Brazil. Hypertensive subjects with MBL2 AO/OO genotypes presented lower C-reactive protein levels than AA individuals and consequently lower inflammatory status.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 525-527 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Journal of Immunogenetics |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Genetics(clinical)