Article
Factor XIII Val34Leu is a genetic factor involved in the etiology of venous thrombosis.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 May 1999
Franco R F, Reitsma P H, Lourenço D, Maffei F H, Morelli V, Tavella M H, Araújo A G, Piccinato C E, Zago M A
Abstract excerpt
A mutation in the factor XIII gene (FXIII Val34Leu) gene was recently reported to confer protection against myocardial infarction, but its relationship with venous thrombosis is unknown. In addition, a mutation in the 5'-untranslated region of the FXII gene (46 C->T) was identified which is associated with low plasma levels of the protein. Its prevalence in patients with venous thrombosis is also unknown. We...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Factor XIII
- Female
- Homozygote
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Prevalence
- Venous Thrombosis