Table 1.
The number of publications concerning the ACE gene I/D polymorphism since 1989
| Search Terms | 1989-1993 | 1994-1998 | 1999-2003 | 2004-2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE polymorphism + Hypertension | 11 | 351 | 682 | 596 |
| ACE polymorphism + Coronary | 2 | 35 | 94 | 97 |
| ACE polymorphism + Infarct* | 12 | 322 | 432 | 294 |
| ACE polymorphism + Kidney Disease | - | 85 | 244 | 172 |
| ACE polymorphism + Dementia | - | 4 | 28 | 33 |
| ACE polymorphism + Depression | - | - | 12 | 12 |
| ACE polymorphism + Parkinson* | - | - | 6 | 10 |
| ACE polymorphism + Inflam* | 1 | 15 | 42 | 78 |
| ACE polymorphism + Asthma | - | 5 | 13 | 12 |
| ACE polymorphism + Diabetes | - | 152 | 289 | 244 |
| ACE polymorphism + Cancer | - | 4 | 11 | 58 |
| ACE polymorphism + Performance | - | 1 | 38 | 50 |
| Total | 26 | 974 | 1885 | 1664 |