Unveiling Genetic Links to Hypertension: SMAD4 Mutations and Their Predicted Impact

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood University
Cailey Wilson, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Hypertension or high blood pressure is when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. This damages your arteries over time and can lead to serious complications like heart attack and stroke. Hypertension is another word for this common condition. Healthcare providers call high blood pressure a “silent killer” because you usually do not present with symptoms. Many are not aware that they have hypertension. This study’s purpose is to identify and assess the pathogenicity of SMAD4 variants associated with hypertension.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and Wilson, Cailey, "Unveiling Genetic Links to Hypertension: SMAD4 Mutations and Their Predicted Impact" (2025). Student Posters. 96.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/96