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The impact of genetic polymorphisms of P2Y12, CYP3A5 and CYP2C19 on clopidogrel response variability in Iranian patients.
Biochemical pharmacology - 1 Apr 2012
Namazi Soha, Kojuri Javad, Khalili Andia, Azarpira Negar
Abstract excerpt
Clopidogrel is an inhibitor of platelet ADP P2Y12 receptors and currently used for prevention of stent thrombosis. Despite certain clinical benefit using this drug in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), some patients do not attain adequate antiplatelet effects. In this study, we investigated the role of three genetic factors (P2Y12, CYP3A5, CYP2C19), demographic characteristics, and...
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