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Genetic background analysis of protein C deficiency demonstrates a recurrent mutation associated with venous thrombosis in Chinese population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Tang Liang, Guo Tao, Yang Rui, Mei Heng, Wang Huafang, Lu Xuan, Yu Jianming, Wang Qingyun, Hu Yu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Protein C (PC) is one of the most important physiological inhibitors of coagulation proteases. Hereditary PC deficiency causes a predisposition to venous thrombosis (VT). The genetic characteristics of PC deficiency in the Chinese population remain unknown. METHODS: Thirty-four unrelated probands diagnosed with hereditary PC deficiency were investigated. PC activity and antigen levels were measured....
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- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Asian People
- Case-Control Studies
