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Variation in the von Willebrand factor gene is associated with von Willebrand factor levels and with the risk for cardiovascular disease.
Blood - 27 Jan 2011
van Schie Marianne C, de Maat Moniek P M, Isaacs Aaron, van Duijn Cornelia M, Deckers Jaap W, Dippel Diederik W J, Leebeek Frank W G
Abstract excerpt
High levels of von Willebrand factor (VWF) are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although VWF levels are strongly heritable and genetic susceptibility is an important risk factor for CVD, information on the contribution of common VWF gene variants to VWF levels a...
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