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This is by far the most common protein abnormality leading to thrombosis. It occurs in approximately 5% of the Caucasian population. The DNA sequence for both wild-type and Leiden factor is known. DNA probe of Mr. CV's genome reveals he has the Leiden variant of factor V. Once activated, V Leiden cannot be degraded by protein C. It's a runaway train.            Condition Incr. risk Heterozygosity     7X Heterozygosity + birth control pills    35X Homozygosity    80X

 
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