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Transgenic rats as models for hypertension.

Authors :
Pinto-Sietsma, S-J
Paul, M
Source :
Journal of Human Hypertension. Sep97, Vol. 11 Issue 9, p577. 5p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Focuses on the use of transgenic rats models to study gene function in hypertension. Rats expressing components of the renin-angiotensin system and endothelin system; Advantages of models; Limitations of models; Comparison between transgenic rats and mice.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HYPERTENSION
*TRANSGENIC animals
*RATS
*RENIN-angiotensin system
*ENDOTHELINS

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Language :
English
ISSN :
09509240
Volume :
11
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Human Hypertension
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8878342
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1000506
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