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Clopidogrel preventive effect based on cytochrome P450 2C19 genotype in ischaemic stroke: protocol for multicentre observational study.
BMJ open - 5 Aug 2020
Song Tae-Jin, Kim Jinkwon, Han Sang Won, Kim Young Dae, Lee Jong Yun, Ahn Seong Hwan, Lee Hye Sun, Jung Yo Han, Lee Kyung-Yul
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INTRODUCTION: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent that is widely used for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The genotype of cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) differentially affects the liver's metabolism of clopidogrel, which may influence the drug's response and efficacy for cardiovascular event prevention. In contrast to prior studies of patients with coronary artery diseases,...
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