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Common Gene Polymorphisms Associated with Thrombophilia
Genetic association studies have revealed a correlation between DNA variations in genes encoding factors of the hemostatic system and thrombosis-related disease. Certain variant alleles of these genes that affect either gene expression or function of encoded protein are known to be genetic risk factors for thrombophilia. The chapter presents the current genetics and molecular biology knowledge of the most important DNA polymorphisms in thrombosis-related genes encoding coagulation factor V (FV), coagulation factor II (FII), coagulation factor XII (FXII), coagulation factor XIII A1 subunit (FXIIIA1), 5,10-methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), serpine1 (SERPINE1), angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE), angiotensinogen (AGT), integrin A2 (ITGA2), plasma carboxypeptidase B2 (CPB2), platelet glycoprotein Ib α polypeptide (GP1BA), thrombomodulin (THBD) and protein Z (PROZ). The molecular detection methods of each DNA polymorphism is presented, in addition to the current knowledge regarding its influence on thrombophilia and related thrombotic events, including stroke, myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, spontaneous abortion, etc. In addition, best thrombosis prevention strategies with a combination of genetic counseling and molecular testing are discussed.
Part of the book: Thrombosis, Atherosclerosis and Atherothrombosis