Prevalence of the G1691A mutation in the factor V gene (Factor V Leiden) and the G20210A prothrombin gene mutation in the Thai population

• Main Authors: Pantep Angchaisuksiri, Sarinee Pingsuthiwong, Katcharin Aryuchai, Manisa Busabaratana, Thanyachai Sura, Vichai Atichartakarn, Piyamitr Sritara
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/26156

We investigated the prevalence of a genetic variation in the factor V gene (G1691A Leiden mutation) and the prothrombin gene (G20210A) using polymerase chain reaction techniques in samples from 500 normal Thai population and among 50 unselected Thai patients with an objectively confirmed history of...