Genetic variants of coagulation factor XI show association with ischemic stroke up to 70 years of age.

Genetic variants of coagulation factor XI show association with ischemic stroke up to 70 years of age.

<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Coagulation factor XI (FXI) has an important role in the propagation and stabilization of a thrombus upon vessel injury. High FXI levels have been implicated in thrombotic diseases including ischemic stroke. The aim of our study was to investigate whether F...

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Main Authors: Ellen Hanson, Staffan Nilsson, Katarina Jood, Bo Norrving, Gunnar Engström, Christian Blomstrand, Arne Lindgren, Olle Melander, Christina Jern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24086496/?tool=EBI

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