Article
Association of the Collagen Type IV Alpha 1 Chain Gene rs3783107 GG Genotype with Hypertension, Asthma, and Eczema: The Tampere Adult Population Cardiovascular Risk Study.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Jan 2020
Kunnas Tarja, Nikkari Seppo T
Abstract excerpt
Aims: Basement membranes (BMs) provide structural support to tissues, and also offer functional input to modulate cellular function. Type IV collagen is the most abundant protein in BMs. The collagen type IV alpha 1 chain (COL4A1) gene variant rs3783107 G > A has previously been associated with intracranial aneurysms. We examined this polymorphism's association with cerebrovascular events in the Tampere adult...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
