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Association of tissue plasminogen activator and plasminogen activator inhibitor polymorphism with myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis.
Thrombosis research - 1 Sept 2012
Gong Li-Li, Peng Jian-Hao, Han Fei-Fei, Zhu Jin, Fang Lian-Hua, Wang Yue-Hua, Du Guan-Hua, Wang He-Yao, Liu Li-Hong
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INTRODUCTION: To investigate whether t-PA Alu repeat insertion/deletion (I/D) and PAI-1 4G/5G genetic variations are associated with the risk of MI. METHODS: We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the association between the t-PA I/D and PAI-1 4G/5G polymorphisms and risk of MI. We also performed subgroup analyses based on ethnicity (Caucasian, Asian, and African), gender and age. Forty one eligible studies...
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