Salt taste sensitivity, genetics and salt sensitivity of blood pressure in HIV
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Funding Fogarty Program
HIV-associated Noncommunicable Diseases Research at LMIC Institutions
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Salt taste sensitivity, genetics and salt sensitivity of blood pressure in HIV
Principal Institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Kirabo, Annet; Masenga, Sepiso Kenias
Project Contact Information
Email:
annet.kirabo@vanderbilt.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2023-2025
Country
Zambia
NIH Partners
NIDDK
Project Description
Salt taste sensitivity is a driver of salt intake and therefore likely to increase the risk of developing hypertension, especially among people living with HIV in whom the risk is heightened. Genetic association studies in this area are limited with more research needed in populations of different ethnic backgrounds, such as African populations. The goal of this study is to explore the link between salt taste sensitivity and salt intake, blood pressure, hypertension and genetic variations in the taste receptor gene of ENaC in individuals of African descent.
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