Factor VII Activating Protease Polymorphism (G534E) Is Associated with Increased Risk for Stroke and Mortality

Introduction. The FSAP-Marburg I polymorphism (1704G > A), which reduces FSAP activity, is associated with late complications of carotid stenosis in humans. Therefore, this study examines the influence of the Marburg I polymorphism and the closely linked Marburg II polymorphism (1280G > C) on...

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Main Authors: Stella Trompet, Douwe Pons, Sandip M. Kanse, Anton J. M. de Craen, M. Arfan Ikram, Jeffrey J. W. Verschuren, Aeilko H. Zwinderman, Pieter A. F. M. Doevendans, René A. Tio, Robbert J. de Winter, P. Eline Slagboom, Rudi G. J. Westendorp, J. Wouter Jukema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Stroke Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/424759