prothrombin gene

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Introduction

A mutation in the 3' untranslated region of the gene is associated with elevated plasma levels of prothrombin & increased rates of venous thromboembolism, including:

Epidemiology

(of 3' mutation)

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  2. Veterans Administration

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