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Ethnic diversity in the genetics of venous thromboembolism.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Nov 2015
Tang Liang, Hu Yu
Abstract excerpt
Genetic susceptibility is considered as a crucial factor for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Epidemiologic and genetic studies have revealed clear disparities in the incidence of VTE and the distribution of genetic factors for VTE in populations stratified by ethnicity worldwide. While gain-of-function polymorphisms in the procoagulant genes are common inherited factors in European-origin...
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