Annexin V positive MP counts were more than 3.4-fold higher (P<0.05) in this study population of CAD patients (5.1×106±3.7×106 counts/mL; n = 15) than in healthy controls (1.5×106±1.0×106 counts/mL; n = 17), not shown. The gene discussed is ANXA5; the disease is coronary artery disorder.