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Plasma factor VII-activating protease is increased by oral contraceptives and induces factor VII activation in-vivo.
Thrombosis research - 1 Nov 2011
Sidelmann Johannes J, Skouby Sven O, Kluft Cornelis, Winkler Ulrich, Vitzthum Frank, Schwarz Herbert, Gram Jørgen, Jespersen Jørgen
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Oral contraceptive (OC) use influences the hemostatic system significantly and is a risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease. Factor VII-activating protease (FSAP) has potential effects on hemostasis. The 1601GA genotype of the 1601G/A polymorphism in the FSAP gene expresses a FSAP alloenzyme with reduced pro-fibrinolytic activity. Presently, we address whether OC use and OC formulation...
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