Genetik og hypertension

Christina Ellervik, Lise Tarnow, Erling Bjerregaard Pedersen

    Abstrakt

    Monogenic forms of hypertension are very rare, but have a well-characterized heredity. Primary hypertension is very common with a complex and polygenic heredity. Primary hypertension arises due to an interaction between multiple genetic and environmental factors. Its heredity is unknown, although some candidate genes have been suggested. Intense research is ongoing and includes the use of modern genetics methods as genome wide association and linkage studies.

    Bidragets oversatte titelGenetics and hypertension
    OriginalsprogDansk
    TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
    Vol/bind171
    Udgave nummer24
    Sider (fra-til)2012-5
    Antal sider4
    ISSN0041-5782
    StatusUdgivet - 8 jun. 2009

    Emneord

    • Antihypertensive Agents
    • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
    • Genetic Variation
    • Genome-Wide Association Study
    • Humans
    • Hypertension
    • Life Style
    • Pharmacogenetics

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