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PLA1/A2 polymorphism of the platelet glycoprotein receptor IIb/IIIa in young patients with cryptogenic TIA or ischemic stroke.
Thrombosis research - 1 Oct 2002
van Goor Mary Lou P J, Gómez García Encarna, Brouwers Geert-Jan, Leebeek Frank W G, Koudstaal Peter J, Dippel Diederik W J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The relationship between the PIA2 allele of the Leu(33)Pro polymorphism of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor (GPIIb/IIIa) and ischemic stroke is uncertain. The purpose of this study was to investigate a possible association between the GPIIb/IIIa PIA1/A2 polymorphism and the occurrence of cryptogenic stroke in young patients. METHODS: From a consecutive series of 80 patients aged 45 or less with a recent...
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