Completed the world’s largest study on the genetics of blood pressure. British scientists have identified more than 500 new genetic regions that influence the indicators of pressure.
Scientists from Queen Mary University have identified more than 500 new genetic regions that affect blood pressure of the person. In the biggest study on the subject in the history of medicine was attended by over a million people. As a result, science has learned three times more new genetic regions that influence the indicators of pressure. So, scientists are better understanding the hereditary nature of hypertension. Researchers have identified a significant role of these genes not only in the work of blood vessels, but also in the adrenal glands and in the fat of the body.
High blood pressure is an important risk factor of stroke and heart disease. In 2015, the hypertension was directly related to 7.8 million deaths worldwide. It is known that factors such as Smoking, obesity, alcohol and excess salt in the diet affect blood pressure, but hypertension is largely genetic. However, before the completion of the study, the genetic architecture of blood pressure has not been studied well enough.
This is the most significant breakthrough in the study of the genetics of hypertension today. Now, more than 1000 genetic signals influencing blood pressure. And it gives invaluable information on how to treat high blood pressure. (READ MORE)