NCIt synonyms : Serpin Family E Member 1 wt Allele; PLANH1; PAI; PAI-1; PAI1; Serine (or Cysteine) Proteinase Inhibitor, Clade E (Nexin, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor
Type 1), Member 1 Gene;
NCIt definition : Human SERPINE1 wild-type allele is located within 7q21.3-q22 and is approximately
12 kb in length. This allele, which encodes plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 protein,
plays a role in preventing the generation of plasmin. Defects in the SERPINE1 gene
cause PAI-1 deficiency. Overexpression of this gene is associated with thrombophilia.;