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[The inherited procoagulant and prothrombotic condition as the main etiological factor for ischemic stroke in

O A Lvova1, V V Gusev, N N Kuznetsov

  • 1Kafedra nevrologii detskogo vozrasta i neonatologii Ural'skoĭ gosudarstvennoĭ meditsinskoĭ akademii.

Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|October 11, 2013
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Genetic factors like FGB and ITGA2 gene polymorphisms are linked to ischemic stroke in infants. Specific gene combinations increase hypercoagulation risk, impacting pediatric stroke etiology.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Ischemic stroke in infants under 3 years old is a significant concern.
  • Understanding the genetic predisposition and risk factors is crucial for early diagnosis and prevention.
  • Blood coagulation and folate metabolism pathways are implicated in thrombotic events.

Observation:

  • A study analyzed 31 infants with ischemic stroke and 83 healthy controls.
  • Genotyping focused on polymorphisms in blood coagulation and folic acid-related genes.
  • Significant associations were found for FGB (-455 G>A) and ITGA2 (807 C>T) gene polymorphisms.

Findings:

  • Specific gene-gene combinations were identified as potential causes of hypercoagulation and arterial thrombosis in infants.
  • The most common combinations involved polymorphisms in FGB, fibrinolysis system genes, and folate cycle enzymes, showing an odds ratio of 3.79 or higher (p<0.05).

Implications:

  • These findings highlight the role of genetic factors in pediatric ischemic stroke.
  • Identifying at-risk infants through genetic screening could enable targeted preventive strategies.
  • Further research into gene-gene interactions may lead to novel therapeutic approaches for preventing stroke in children.

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