Genetic Variants of Abo Blood Group and Coronary Artery Disease

• Main Authors: PK Chawla (Author), CK Ponde (Author), RM Rajani (Author), AS Deshpande (Author), RB Sawant (Author), TF Ashavaid (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology - Peertechz Publications, 2020-05-09.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Background: The ABO gene encodes for the blood group antigens which are expressed on the surface of RBCs, platelets and the vascular endothelium. Several recent studies and GWASs have identified ABO as a locus for thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and multiple cardiovascular risk biomarker...