antiplatelet-pharmacotherapy

Michigan

October 21, 2023
single-nucleotide-polymorphism, antiplatelet-pharmacotherapy, loop-mediated-isothermal-amplification
diagnostics

Michigan # SNP-IT: A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection Platform to Inform Antiplatelet Pharmacotherapy # Antiplatelet medications are a common treatment for patients after experiencing thrombotic events, such as venous thromboembolism or some forms of stroke. Recently, a genetic variant— the rs773902 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)—was identified that may reduce efficacy of a standard-of-care antiplatelet regimen, aspirin and clopidogrel. This SNP is present in a diverse range of individuals, but is especially prevalent in those of African descent. ...