Article: ACE gene deletion/deletion polymorphism may be a protective factor for respiratory distress in preterm infants

SUMMARY: Sivalih E, Yurdakök M, Babaoglu E, Karabulut H, Yigit S, Babaoglu M, Tekinalp G, Tükün A. ACE gene deletion/deletion polymorphism may be a protective factor for respiratory distress in preterm infants. Turk J Pediatr 2007; 49: 69-74.

The objective in this study was to evaluate the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) insertion/deletion (I/D) gene polymorphism in premature infants with and without respiratory distress within the first 24 hours of life.

Totally, 87 premature babies who were followed up in the neonatal unit were included in the study. Of these babies, 41 had respiratory distress, and constituted the patient group. The remaining 46 babies who did not have respiratory ...

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