Article
Inherited thrombophilia genes in minorities.
Genetic testing - 1 Jan 1999
Mack R, Chowdary D, Streck D, Dermody J
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in several genes have recently been identified which predispose to thrombosis, specifically Factor V G1691A (Factor V Leiden), Prothrombin G20210A, and Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T. The prevalence of these genes in European populations has been studied, but there is little data on their prevalence in minorities. Samples from a predominantly African-American population were analyzed...
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