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Prothrombin A19911G polymorphism and the risk of venous thromboembolism.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Dec 2006
Martinelli I, Battaglioli T, Tosetto A, Legnani C, Sottile L, Ghiotto R, Mannucci P M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The A > G polymorphism at position 19911 of the prothrombin gene is associated with increased plasma prothrombin levels but its role as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is not established. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of prothrombin 19911 A > G polymorphism in the risk of VTE in patients with heterozygous prothrombin 20210GA or factor (F) V Leiden and in those without...
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