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The factor XIII Val34Leu polymorphism: is it protective against idiopathic venous thromboembolism?
Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis - 1 Oct 2006
Wells Philip S, Anderson Josdalyne L, Rodger Marc A, Carson Nancy, Grimwood Rebecca L, Doucette Steve P
Abstract excerpt
The substitution of leucine for valine at amino acid position 34 of the factor XIII gene is commonly referred to as FXIII Val34Leu polymorphism. The homozygous leucine/leucine genotype has been reported to confer protection against venous thromboembolism, but previous studies have not evaluated a population limited to those with idiopathic venous thromboembolism. The primary objective of the study was to...
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