Article
Fibrinogen Aα Thr312Ala polymorphism specifically contributes to chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension by increasing fibrin resistance.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Li Ji-Feng, Lin Yuan, Yang Yuan-Hua, Gan Hui-Li, Liang Yan, Liu Jie, Yang Su-Qiao, Zhang Wei-Juan, Cui Na, Zhao Lan, Zhai Zhen-Guo, Wang Jun, Wang Chen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms are associated with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), but no polymorphism specific to CTEPH but not PTE has yet been reported. Fibrin resistance is associated with CTEPH, but the mechanism has not been elucidated. METHODS: Polymorphisms were analyzed in 101 CTEPH subjects, 102 PTE subjects and 108 healthy controls by Massarray or...
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