Genetic determinants of plasma factor VII activity in the Japanese.

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Genetic determinants of plasma factor VII activity in the Japanese.

Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Apr 1995

Kario K, Narita N, Matsuo T, Kayaba K, Tsutsumi A, Matsuo M, Miyata T, Shimada K

Abstract excerpt

We investigated the frequency of the factor VII Gln353 (FVII Gln353) allele in Japan, where coronary artery disease is much less common and factor VII coagulant activity (FVIIc) is lower than in Western countries. Japanese males (n = 144) aged 40-59 years living in 2 different districts were stud...

Topics

Adult
Alleles
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cholesterol
Factor VII
Gene Frequency
Humans
Japan
Lipids
Male
Middle Aged
Triglycerides

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