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Genetic determinants of von Willebrand factor plasma levels and the risk of stroke: the Rotterdam Study.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Apr 2012
Van Schie M C, Wieberdink R G, Koudstaal P J, Hofman A, Ikram M A, Witteman J C M, Breteler M M B, Leebeek F W G, De Maat M P M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: High von Willebrand factor (VWF) plasma levels are associated with an increased risk of stroke. VWF levels are strongly heritable. A previous meta-analysis of five large genome-wide association studies identified single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within eight genetic loci as determinants of VWF levels. Whether these SNPs are associated with stroke risk is not known. The aim of our study was to...
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