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Association of the 4G/5G polymorphism in the promoter region of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 with abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 May 2000
Rossaak J I, Van Rij A M, Jones G T, Harris E L
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PURPOSE: A familial component has previously been identified in 11% to 20% of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). The genetic basis of familial AAA remains elusive, however. Matrix metalloproteinases have been implicated in aneurysm development; and plasmin, a serine protease, activates metalloproteinases. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) regulates plasmin activation through the tissue...
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