The ICAM-1 E469K gene polymorphism is a risk factor for spontaneous cervical artery dissection

M. Longoni*, C. Grond-Ginsbach, A. J. Grau, J. Genius, S. Debette, M. Schwaninger, C. Ferrarese, C. Lichy

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Abstract

In a primary study on proinflammatory genetic profiles in stroke, the authors found the E469K polymorphism of the intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) highly represented in the subgroup with spontaneous cervical artery dissection (sCAD). They further investigated the same genetic variant in a second group of 65 patients with sCAD. An association between sCAD and EE genotype was confirmed (odds ratio 3.16; p < 0.01), indicating that a proinflammatory predisposition is a risk factor for sCAD.

Original languageEnglish
JournalNeurology
Volume66
Issue number8
Pages (from-to)1273-1275
Number of pages3
ISSN0028-3878
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.04.2006

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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