Cytochrome P450 2C19 polymorphism in Iranian patients with coronary artery disease

<p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> The polymorphisms of cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) gene are major prognostic factors for the response to clopidogrel therapy in patients with coronary artery diseases (CAD). The CYP2C19*2 is the most important allele responsible for resistance to cl...

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Main Authors: Arash Akhlaghi, Shahin Shirani, Naghmeh Ziaie, Omid Pirhaji, Majid Yaran, Golnoosh Shahverdi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan, Alireza khosravi, Elham khosravi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2011-08-01
Series:ARYA Atherosclerosis
Online Access:http://arya.mui.ac.ir/index.php/arya/article/view/263