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VKORC1-1639 G>A Polymorphism and the Risk of Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD - 1 Mar 2017
Groza Ioana, Matei Dana, Tantau Marcel, Trifa Adrian P, Crisan Sorin, Vesa Stefan C, Bocsan Corina, Buzoianu Anca D, Acalovschi Monica
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The mutations in the gene that encodes vitamin K epoxide reductase (VKOR) enzyme are responsible for low levels of vitamin K. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the presence of the VKORC1 -1639 G> A polymorphism is a risk factor for non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in patients without concomitant therapy with vitamin K antagonists. METHODS: This case-control...
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