Abstract
Introduction: We have previously demonstrated platelet hyperreactivity in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Carriers of one CF m utation (heterozygotes) have been shown to have abnormalities related to the presence of only one-half the normal amount of CF transmembrane conductance regulator protein. Platelet hyperreactivity in CF heterozygotes would be an important cardiovascular risk factor, since approximately 1 in 25 Caucasians is a CF carrier.
Materials and methods: We used highly sensitive assays of platelet activation to assess the difference between 16 CF heterozygotes and 16 age- and sex-matched healthy controls without CF mutations.
Results: We found no difference in platelet activation between CF heterozygotes and controls.
Conclusions: The 50% reduction in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator protein in heterozygotes is insufficient to cause platelet activation.
Materials and methods: We used highly sensitive assays of platelet activation to assess the difference between 16 CF heterozygotes and 16 age- and sex-matched healthy controls without CF mutations.
Results: We found no difference in platelet activation between CF heterozygotes and controls.
Conclusions: The 50% reduction in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator protein in heterozygotes is insufficient to cause platelet activation.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Thrombosis Research |
Vol/bind | 121 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 159-162 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0049-3848 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2007 |
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