Article
The Thr715Pro polymorphism of the P-selectin gene is not associated with ischemic stroke risk.
Stroke - 1 Feb 2007
Ferrari Julia, Rieger Sandra, Endler Georg, Greisenegger Stefan, Funk Marion, Scholze Thomas, Lang Wilfried, Lalouschek Wolfgang, Mannhalter Christine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A Thr>Pro polymorphism at codon 715 in the coding region of the P-selectin gene has recently been described. Individuals carrying the Pro715 allele were reported to have a reduced risk of myocardial infarction. A possible association of this polymorphism with the risk of i...
Topics
- Alleles
- Brain Ischemia
- Cohort Studies
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- P-Selectin
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Prevalence
- Proline
- Registries
- Risk Factors
- Stroke
- Threonine