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The thrombospondin-1 N700S polymorphism is associated with early myocardial infarction without altering von Willebrand factor multimer size.
Blood - 15 Aug 2006
Zwicker Jeffrey I, Peyvandi Flora, Palla Roberta, Lombardi Rossana, Canciani Maria Teresa, Cairo Andrea, Ardissino Diego, Bernardinelli Luisa, Bauer Kenneth A, Lawler Jack, Mannucci Pier
Abstract excerpt
The N700S polymorphism of thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) has been identified as a potential genetic risk factor for myocardial infarction (MI). In a large case-control study of 1425 individuals who survived a myocardial infarction prior to age 45, the N700S polymorphism was a significant risk factor for myocardial infarction in both homozygous (odds ratio [OR] 1.9, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1-3.3, P = .01) and...
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