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Angiotensin-converting enzyme and metals in untreated essential hypertension

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Hpertension is an important health problem throughout the world and a risk factor for many diseases. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a component of the renin-angiotensin system, has an important role in the regulation of blood pressure. Zinc (Zn), a trace element with important biological functions, is located in the catalytic site of ACE. Calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na), and potassium (K) also appear to be involved in hypertension pathogenesis. In this study, plasma ACE activities and Cat, Cai, Mg, Na, K, and plasma/erythrocyte Zn levels of 20 untreated patients with essential hypertension and 28 helthy individuals were evaluated. Plasma ACE activities (p<0.05) and erythrocyte Zn concentrations (p<0.001) were significantly higher in patients with essential hypertension than values of the control group. No significant difference was found between plasma Zn concentrations of the groups (p>0.05). Plasma Cat (p<0.001) and Mg levels (p<0.05) in essential hypertension were significantly lower than those of controls. Plasma Na, K, and Cai levels remained normal in essential hypertension. There are complex associations between metals and arterial pressure. Ca and Mg deficiencies seem to be associated with increased prevalence of hypertension. Increases in erythrocyte Zn may have a future potential use for diagnosis of hypertension.

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    Ozlem Balci Ekmekci & Orkide Donma

  2. Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, 34303, Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey

    Aydin Tunckale

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Ekmekci, O.B., Donma, O. & Tunckale, A. Angiotensin-converting enzyme and metals in untreated essential hypertension. Biol Trace Elem Res 95, 203–210 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1385/BTER:95:3:203

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