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The 4G/5G polymorphism in the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 gene is not associated with myocardial infarction.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Jul 1999
Doggen C J, Bertina R M, Cats V M, Reitsma P H, Rosendaal F R
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Several studies have found an association between high plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) levels and myocardial infarction. Whether this is causal or a consequence of atherosclerosis or tissue damage, remains unclear. Homozygous carriers of the 4G allele of the 4G/5G polymorphism in the PA...
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