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FXIII-A Leu34 genetic variant in premature coronary artery disease: a genotype--phenotype case control study.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Sept 2011
Silvain Johanne, Pena Ana, Vignalou Jean-Baptiste, Hulot Jean-Sébastien, Galier Sophie, Cayla Guillaume, Bellemain-Appaix Anne, Barthélémy Olivier, Beygui Farzin, Bal-dit-Sollier Claire, Drouet Ludovic, Weisel John W, Montalescot Gilles, Collet Jean-Phillippe
Abstract excerpt
The FXIII-A Leu34 genetic variant increases and accelerates fibrin stabilisation; however, its association with premature coronary artery disease (CAD) and thrombotic events remains controversial. FXIII Val34Leu genotype was determined in 242 young individuals (<45 years old) who survived a myocardial infarction (MI) and 242 healthy controls matched for age and gender. We evaluated its effect on long-term...
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