title: Insertion/deletion polymorphism of the bradykinin type 2 receptor gene influence diastolic blood pressure.
abstract: The contribution of kinins to the beneficial effects in cardiovascular risk reductions remains unclear. In this context, the present study examined whether the +9 bp/-9 bp polymorphism in bradykinin type 2 receptor gene, predicts hypertension risk in a large urban Brazilian population. Our finding indicated that the -9 bp allele may contribute to hypertension because of increased diastolic pressure.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Freitas
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Floriano
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Mill
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Krieger