We investigated whether the insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism in the angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) gene and serum ACE levels are associated with traditional risk …

OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene
polymorphism in patients with degenerative aortic valve calcification (AVC). PATIENTS AND …

Background: Angiotensin II is produced primarily by angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE)
within atherosclerotic lesions and ACE level in plaques correlates with the severity of vessel …

The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is an integral part of two enzymatic cascades,
one leading to the generation of angiotensin II and the other to the degradation of …

OBJECTIVE: The role of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D)
polymorphism in early onset coronary artery disease age< 55years (ECAD) is controversial …

The Angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) is a key component of the renin-angiotensin
system thought to be important in the pathogenesis of hypertension and cardiovascular …

Background: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D)
polymorphisms have been associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS); however …

Aims: The objective of this study was to perform a meta-analysis to evaluate the association
between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism …

The insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene
has been associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, but whether it is a risk …

BACKGROUND: Chronic inflammation may be involved in pathogenesis of thoracic aortic
dissection (TAD). Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a proinflammatory cytokine that …