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Rapid testing of clopidogrel resistance by genotyping of CYP2C19 and CYP2C9 polymorphisms using denaturing on-chip capillary electrophoresis.
Electrophoresis - 1 Apr 2012
Minarik Marek, Kopeckova Marta, Gassman Marcus, Osmancik Pavel, Benesova Lucie
Abstract excerpt
Antiplatelet therapy is a cornerstone of cardiovascular treatment in patients with coronary artery disease and after myocardial infarction. Clopidogrel has become a popular antiplatelet agent due to its fast action and low frequency of adverse effects. Kinetics of clopidogrel metabolism is driven by enzymatic activity of the Cytochrome P450 system. Genotyping of CYP2C19 and CYP2C9 polymorphisms allows to identify...
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