Racial Differences in Platelet Serotonin Polymorphisms in Acute Coronary Syndrome

Genetic differences between races have been hypothesized to contribute to differences in outcome from acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Our objective was to assess racial differences in genetic variations in the platelet serotonin transporter (5HTT) and receptor in patients with ACS.

Source: Thrombosis Research - February 6, 2021 Category: Hematology Authors: Marlene S. Williams, Lisa Yanek, Roy C. Ziegelstein, Una McCann, Nauder Faraday Source Type: research