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ACE gene polymorphisms influence t-PA-induced brain vessel reopening following ischemic stroke.
Neuroscience letters - 8 May 2006
Fernández-Cadenas Israel, Molina Carlos Alberto, Alvarez-Sabín José, Ribó Marc, Penalba Anna, Ortega-Torres Laura, Delgado Pilar, Quintana Manolo, Rosell Anna, Montaner Joan
Abstract excerpt
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) influences vessels tone and the coagulation/fibrinolysis system. The ACE gene I/D polymorphism has been linked with PAI-1 and fibrinogen levels and with Factors VII and X activities. Therefore, we aimed to test whether I/D polymorphism could be related to thrombolysis safety and efficacy. We studied strokes involving the middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory of patients who...
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