Both angiotensinogen M235T and α-adducin G460W polymorphisms are associated with hypertension in the Japanese population.

The article presents a study on the association between angiotensinogen M235T and the &x03B1;-adducin G460W polymorphisms and hypertension in a community-based population in Japan. The two polymorphism was reportedly linked to sodium retention where salt consumption by the Japanese is relatively high compared to other populations.