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Title
Mutation in the promoter region of the beta-fibrinogen gene and the risk of future myocardial infarction, stroke and venous thrombosis.
Authors
Blake, G J; Schmitz, C; Lindpaintner, K; Ridker, P M
Abstract
Polymorphisms in the promoter region of the beta-fibrinogen gene are associated with increased plasma fibrinogen levels. We investigated whether the distribution of the C148T polymorphism is associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk.
Publication
European heart journal, 2001, Vol 22, Issue 24, p2262