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Genetic variants in PLG, LPA, and SIGLEC 14 as well as smoking contribute to plasma plasminogen levels.
Blood - 13 Nov 2014
Ma Qianyi, Ozel Ayse B, Ramdas Shweta, McGee Beth, Khoriaty Rami, Siemieniak David, Li Hong-Dong, Guan Yuanfang, Brody Lawrence C, Mills James L, Molloy Anne M, Ginsburg David, Li Jun Z, Desch Karl C
Abstract excerpt
Plasminogen is the precursor of the serine protease plasmin, a central enzyme of the fibrinolytic system. Plasma levels of plasminogen vary by almost 2-fold among healthy individuals, yet little is known about its heritability or genetic determinants in the general population. In order to identify genetic factors affecting the natural variation of plasminogen levels, we performed a genome-wide association study...
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