Significant associations of PAI-1 genetic polymorphisms with osteonecrosis of the femoral head

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pathogenesis of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) has been implicated in hypofibrinolysis and blood supply interruption. Previous studies have demonstrated that decreased fibrinolytic activity due to elevated plasminogen a...

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Main Authors: Cho Seong-, Cho Yoon-, Cho Chang-, Kim Hye-, Yoon Kyung-, Kim Kang-
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/160