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The document summarizes research on the role of plasminogen-activator inhibitor type 1 (PAI-1) in coronary artery disease. It describes how PAI-1 inhibits fibrinolysis by binding and inactivating tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) and other enzymes involved in breaking down fibrin clots. High levels of PAI-1 are associated with reduced fibrinolysis and increased risk of thrombus formation in coronary arteries, suggesting it contributes to the development of coronary artery disease. The interactions between
- Author
- Akbar Hossain
- Language
- EN