Platelet GPIbα, GPIV and vWF polymorphisms and fatal pre-hospital MI among middle-aged men

摘要

The binding of platelet glycoprotein (GP) Ib-IX-V receptor complex to subendothelial collagen via von Willebrand factor is the initial step of the formation of platelet thrombi following atherosclerotic plaque rupture. Platelet GPIV binds to collagen and/or thrombospondin and further activates platelets. Genetic variation in these proteins could associate with platelet aggregability and the risk of myocardial infarction (MI).