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Association of fibrinogen and fibrinogen gene beta148 and beta854 polymorphisms with coronary heart disease.
Cardiology - 1 Jan 2008
Sun Ai-jun, Ma Hui-li, Chen Xue-ying, Wang Ying, Fang Ye-ming, Ma Yong-li, Wang Ke-qiang, Zou Yun-zeng, Huang Wei, Ge Jun-bo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to observe the association between fibrinogen C148T, G854A polymorphisms and plasma fibrinogen levels in a large cohort of Chinese patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS: Fibrinogen gene beta148/beta854 polymorphisms were screened and plasma fibrinogen levels and lipids were measured in patients with angiographically confirmed CHD (n = 836) and in controls...
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