Open AccessRGS5 rs4657251 polymorphism is associated with small vessel occlusion stroke in Taiwan Han Chinese
Author(s) -
Li-Chi Hsu,
LiSung Hsu,
TsongHai Lee
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the chinese medical association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.535
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1728-7731
pISSN - 1726-4901
DOI - 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000250
Subject(s) - medicine , odds ratio , confidence interval , gastroenterology , genotype , polymorphism (computer science) , case control study , gene , genetics , biology
The regulator of G-protein signaling protein 5 (RGS5) has been demonstrated to play a role in regulating blood pressure and cardiovascular function. Studies have shown that RGS5 polymorphisms exhibit susceptibility to hypertension. However, no study has yet been performed among stroke patients.