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Factor XIII-A subunit Val34Leu polymorphism is associated with the risk of thrombosis in patients with antiphospholipid antibodies and high fibrinogen levels.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Feb 2009
de la Red Gloria, Tàssies Dolores, Espinosa Gerard, Monteagudo Joan, Bové Albert, Plaza Joan, Cervera Ricard, Reverter Joan-Carles
Abstract excerpt
Recent reports have described the factor XIII A subunit (FXIII-A) Val34Leu polymorphism as a protective factor against venous and arterial thrombosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the FXIII-A Val34Leu polymorphism, its interaction with fibrinogen concentration, and thrombosis in patients with antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). We included 172 consecutive patients with aPL: 88...
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