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Analysis of the association between an insertion/deletion polymorphism within the 3' untranslated region of COL1A2 and chronic venous insufficiency.
Annals of vascular surgery - 1 Oct 2013
Jin Yiqi, Xu Guoxiong, Huang Jian, Zhou Dayong, Huang Xianchen, Shen Liming
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BACKGROUND: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common cause of leg pain and swelling and is commonly associated with varicose veins. It has significant socioeconomic consequences and is among the most common problems encountered in surgical practice. Although our current understanding of the pathogenesis of CVI is far from clear, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting a genetic contribution to the...
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