The influence of CYP 2C19*2 polymorphism on platelet function testing during single antiplatelet treatment with clopidogrel

The influence of CYP 2C19*2 polymorphism on platelet function testing during single antiplatelet treatment with clopidogrel

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Different platelet function tests can be used to evaluate the degree of achieved platelet inhibition in patients treated with clopidogrel. The presence of CYP 2C19*2 polymorphism can reduce the formation of the active metabolite of c...

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Main Authors: Opstad Trine B, Arnesen Harald, Pettersen Alf-Aage R, Seljeflot Ingebjorg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Subjects:
Clopidogrel resistance
Functional tests
VerifyNow method
VASP method
Genetic polymorphisms
Online Access:http://www.thrombosisjournal.com/content/9/1/4

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