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Sequence variations in the FII, FV, F13A1, FGB and PAI-1 genes are associated with differences in myocardial perfusion.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Feb 2011
Satra Maria, Samara Maria, Wozniak Greta, Tzavara Chara, Kontos Angelos, Valotassiou Varvara, Vamvakopoulos Nikolaos K, Tsougos Ioannis, Aleporou-Marinou Vassiliki, Patrinos George P, Kollia Panagoula, Georgoulias Panagiotis
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in modern societies. The association between genetic markers and CAD is still poorly understood. In this study, we evaluated the effect of five genetic variants: Factor V Leiden (FV:c.1691G>A) (rs6025), Factor II prothrombin (FII:c.20210G>A; rs1799963), plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) -675(4G/5G;...
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