Pathogenesis of premature coronary artery disease: Focus on risk factors and genetic variants.

ABSTRACT: The development of premature coronary artery disease (PCAD) is dependent on both genetic predisposition and traditional risk factors. Strategies for unraveling the genetic basis of PCAD have evolved with the advent of modern technologies. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have identified a considerable number of common genetic variants that are associated with PCAD. Most of these genetic variants are attributable to lipid and blood pressure-related single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). The genetic variants that predispose individuals to developing PCAD may depend on race and ethnicity. Some characteristic genetic variants have been identified in Chinese populations. Although translating this genetic knowledge into clinical applications is still challenging, these genetic variants c

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8843894 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature