A team led by researchers from the National Institutes of Health reports
journal PLoS Genetics.
obesity all contribute to risk of hypertension, but research suggests that
genetics also plays an important role.
scanned the volunteers’ DNA, analyzing more than 800,000 genetic markers
called single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
people with hypertension than in those without the condition. The variants
were associated with high systolic blood pressure, but not with diastolic
thought to be biologically important in hypertension and blood pressure.
may point to new avenues for treatment and prevention.
"This study is believed to be the first genome-wide association study for
complex genetic factors that influence the risk for hypertension and other
African-Americans at risk for hypertension, as well as improved treatment
the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, all part of NIH; and
the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. The Howard University General
zanamivir mastercard Clinical Research Center carried out the enrollment of study participants.
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests
exist.
"A Genome-Wide Association Study of Hypertension and Blood Pressure in African Americans."
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