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Microsatellite (GT)(n) is part of the von Willebrand factor (VWF) promoter region that influences the glucocorticoid-induced increase in VWF in Cushing's syndrome.
Thrombosis research - 1 Jun 2010
Daidone Viviana, Pontara Elena, Romualdi Chiara, Cattini Maria G, Scaroni Carla, Albiger Nora, Pagnan Antonio, Casonato Alessandra
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INTRODUCTION: The cortisol-induced increase in von Willebrand factor (VWF) in Cushing's syndrome (CS) seems to depend on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the VWF promoter, haplotype 1 (-3268G/-2709C/-2661A/-2527G) being the susceptible pattern. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study focused o...
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