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The Molecular Basis For The Increased Incidence Of Thrombosis Associated With The Prothrombin G20210A Gene Polymorphism
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$213,838.00
Summary
Prothrombin is an important enzyme involved in the formation of blood clots. Recently, a mutation was discovered in the prothrombin gene. This mutation occurs at a frequency of 2% in the normal population but occurs at an increased frequency (6%) in patients with thrombosis and is associated with an increase in the levels of prothombin in the blood. The position of this mutation in the prothrombin gene corresponds to the last residue of the prothrombin mRNA. We have preliminary data to suggest t ....Prothrombin is an important enzyme involved in the formation of blood clots. Recently, a mutation was discovered in the prothrombin gene. This mutation occurs at a frequency of 2% in the normal population but occurs at an increased frequency (6%) in patients with thrombosis and is associated with an increase in the levels of prothombin in the blood. The position of this mutation in the prothrombin gene corresponds to the last residue of the prothrombin mRNA. We have preliminary data to suggest that this mutation results in the prothrombin mRNA being more stable, which in turn allows for the production of more prothrombin protein, leading to an increased risk of developing a blood clot. The aim of this project is to explore the mechanisms leading to the elevated levels of prothrombin observed patients with this mutation.Read moreRead less