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Platelet GPIbalpha, GPIV and vWF polymorphisms and fatal pre-hospital MI among middle-aged men.
Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis - 1 Oct 2008
Pellikka Minna, Narhi Lassi, Perola Markus, Penttila Antti, Karhunen Pekka J, Mikkelsson Jussi
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BACKGROUND: The binding of platelet glycoprotein (GP) Ib-IX-V receptor complex to subendothelial collagen via von Willebrand factor is the initial step of the formation of platelet thrombi following atherosclerotic plaque rupture. Platelet GPIV binds to collagen and/or thrombospondin and further activates platelets. Genetic variation in these proteins could associate with platelet aggregability and the risk of...
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