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Genotypic exploration of the fibrinogen phenotype in a black South African population

Cronjé, Héléne Tionét (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)

INTRODUCTION AND AIM Increased total and ‘ fibrinogen concentrations are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in part through their effects on fibrin clot properties. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) promotes the expression ...