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Genetic variants of coagulation factor XI show association with ischemic stroke up to 70 years of age.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Hanson Ellen, Nilsson Staffan, Jood Katarina, Norrving Bo, Engström Gunnar, Blomstrand Christian, Lindgren Arne, Melander Olle, Jern Christina
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Coagulation factor XI (FXI) has an important role in the propagation and stabilization of a thrombus upon vessel injury. High FXI levels have been implicated in thrombotic diseases including ischemic stroke. The aim of our study was to investigate whether FXI gene (F11) variants are associated with ischemic stroke. METHODS: The discovery sample, the Sahlgrenska Academy Study on Ischemic...
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