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Plasminogen activator inhibitor 4G polymorphism is associated with decreased risk of cerebrovascular mortality in older women.
Circulation - 1 Jan 2000
Roest M, van der Schouw Y T, Banga J D, Tempelman M J, de Groot P G, Sixma J J, Grobbee D E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A common 4G allele of a 4G/5G polymorphism in the promoter region of the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene is associated with increased transcription of the PAI-1 protein, which may lead to decreased fibrinolysis. It has therefore been proposed as a candidate risk factor for myocardial infarction or stroke. METHODS AND RESULTS: We studied the relationship between PAI-1 4G/5G genotype and...
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