Prolonged prothrombin time, Factor VII and activated FVII levels in chronic liver disease are partly dependent on Factor VII gene polymorphisms
- Authors: Grimaudo, S; Craxi, A; Gentile, S; Di Paolantonio, T; Vaccaro, A; Venezia, G; Lo Coco, L; Savella, R; Usticano, A; Capone, F; Mariani, G
- Publication year: 2005
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/74480
Abstract
Prothrombin time is a benchmark for functional assessment in cirrhosis and Factor VII levels (FVII), crucial in determining the prothrombin time, are genetically determined.