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The plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 4G/5G polymorphism is not associated with longevity: a study in octogenarians.
Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Jun 2001
Lottermoser K, Düsing R, Ervens P, Koch B, Brüning T, Sachinidis A, Vetter H, Ko Y
Abstract excerpt
Accumulating evidence suggests that plasma levels of the plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) may modulate the risk of coronary artery disease. The regulation of PAI-1 levels underlies not only environmental but also genetic influences. The 4G/5G polymorphism of the PAI-1 gene has recently gained additional relevance as a possible cardiovascular risk factor, as the 4G allele may be associated with enhanced...
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