Role of ace gene polymorphism in the development of angioedema secondary to angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers
ALLERGOLOGIA ET IMMUNOPATHOLOGIA, cilt.36, sa.3, ss.134-140, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2008
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/s0301-0546(08)72537-0
- Dergi Adı: ALLERGOLOGIA ET IMMUNOPATHOLOGIA
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.134-140
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) may cause angioedema, with an incidence of 0.1% to 1%, which may be life-threatening. ACEi induce angioedema by increasing the levels of bradykinin. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ATRB), have a pharmacological profile similar to ACEi. The polymorphism of the ACE gene is based on the presence or absence of a 287-bp element on intron 16 on chromosome 17. The plasma level of ACE is related to gene polymorphism. ACE level in genotype DD is double that in genotype II.