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Dysfunction of protein C anticoagulant system, main genetic risk factor for venous thromboembolism in northeast Asians.
Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis - 1 Jan 2014
Yin Tong, Miyata Toshiyuki
Abstract excerpt
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a life threatening medical disorder worldwide. A great deal of evidence suggests that prevalence of VTE varies significantly among ethnic populations, with consistently lower incidence found in Asians. While the distribution of genetic risk factors may vary among races, genetic risk factors can play a major role among individuals with different genetic backgrounds. Two clinically...
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