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High levels of protein C are determined by PROCR haplotype 3.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 May 2011
Pintao M C, Roshani S, de Visser M C H, Tieken C, Tanck M W T, Wichers I M, Meijers J C M, Rosendaal F R, Middeldorp S, Reitsma P H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic determinants of plasma levels of protein C (PC) are poorly understood. Recently, we identified a locus on chromosome 20 determining high PC levels in a large Dutch pedigree with unexplained thrombophilia. Candidate genes in the LOD-1 support interval included FOXA2, THBD and PROCR. OBJECTIVES: To examine these candidate genes and their influence on plasma levels of PC. PATIENTS/METHODS: Exons,...
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