Beta-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms in patients with elevated factor VIII levels with venous thrombosis.

Br J Haematol

Department of Haematology, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK.

Published: October 2003

Beta-blockers significantly reduce elevated factor VIII (FVIII) levels in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). To determine whether beta-adrenergic receptors are important in the aetiology of high FVIII levels, we investigated four coding polymorphisms of the beta1- and beta2-receptor genes in 64 patients with high FVIII and VTE and 100 healthy controls. Genotypic and allelic frequencies were not significantly different between the patient and control groups. However, a significant dosage effect of the beta2 E27 allele on plasma FVIII coagulant activity levels was observed in normal group O individuals.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2141.2003.04571.xDOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

elevated factor
8
factor viii
8
fviii levels
8
high fviii
8
beta-adrenergic receptor
4
receptor polymorphisms
4
polymorphisms patients
4
patients elevated
4
levels
4
viii levels
4

Similar Publications

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is an important risk factor for brain cognitive impairment, but the specific mechanism is still unclear. The imbalance of gut microbiota under pathological conditions (such as an increase in pathogenic bacteria) may be involved in the occurrence of various diseases. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of increased abundance of gut Citrobacter rodentium on cognitive function in T2D mice.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

This research assesses heavy metal contamination within the riparian zone of the Danro River, a tributary of the Ganges River basin in India, particularly impacted by sand mining activities. The study conducted analyses on major and trace elements in soil samples, focusing on those identified as ecologically hazardous by the Water Framework Directive of India. Utilizing a combination of indices (Enrichment Factor, Pollution Load Index, and Index of geo-accumulation) and statistical techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA), the investigation aimed to evaluate contamination severity, ecological risks, and pollution sources.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Comparative application of MAFLD and MASLD diagnostic criteria on NAFLD patients: insights from a single-center cohort.

Clin Exp Med

January 2025

Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebeen Elkoom, Menoufia, Egypt.

The diagnostic criteria for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) and Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) aim to refine the classification of fatty liver diseases previously grouped under Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). This study evaluates the applicability of the MAFLD and MASLD frameworks in NAFLD patients, exploring their clinical utility in identifying high-risk patients. A total of 369 NAFLD patients were assessed using MAFLD and MASLD diagnostic criteria.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Selective breeding is a potent method for developing strains with enhanced traits. This study compared the growth performance and stress responses of the genetically improved Abbassa Nile tilapia strain (G9; GIANT-G9) with a local commercial strain over 12 weeks, followed by exposure to stressors including high ammonia (10 mg TAN/L), elevated temperature (37 °C), and both for three days. The GIANT-G9 showed superior growth, including greater weight gain, final weight, length gain, specific growth rate, and protein efficiency ratio, as well as a lower feed conversion ratio and condition factor compared to the commercial strain.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Platelets are correlated with myeloid leukemia (ML), but to date, there have been no studies confirming the causal relationship between them.

Methods: Platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV), plateletcrit (PCT), and platelet distribution width (PDW) data were obtained from the GWAS catalog database as exposure factors. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) data were obtained from the FinnGen database as outcome indicators.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!