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Intron F G79A polymorphism of the protein Z gene in cancer patients with and without thrombosis.
Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis - 1 Feb 2009
Eroglu Aydan, Ozturk Aysenur, Cam Ragip, Akar Nejat
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is well-recognized complication of cancer; however its pathogenesis is not entirely established. Protein Z (PZ) is a member of the coagulation cascade. We aimed to investigate whether intron F G79A polymorphism of PZ gene is associated with risk of VTE in cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study consisted of 55 cancer patients who developed thrombosis...
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