Abstract

DELGADILLO, Hilda et al. The MHC2TA gene polymorphisms are not associated with restenosis after coronary stenting in Mexican patients. Arch. Cardiol. Méx. [online]. 2012, vol.82, n.3, pp.208-213. ISSN 1665-1731.

Objective: The aim of this study was to test for association between MHC2TA gene polymorphisms and risk for restenosis after coronary stent placement in a group of Mexican patients. Methods: The MHC2TA-168A>G (rs3087456), 1614C>G (rs4774), and 2536G>A (rs2229320) single nucleotide polymorphisms were genotyped using 5' exonuclease TaqMan genotyping assays in a group of 202 patients, who underwent coronary artery stenting. Basal and procedure coronary angiography were analyzed, looking for angiographic predictors of restenosis and follow-up angiography was performed to screen for binary restenosis. Results: The results obtained in this study showed that the frequency of the three polymorphisms studied was similar in patients with and without restenosis. Univariate analysis showed that the use of drug-eluting stent (DES) reduces the risk of developing restenosis (p < 0.001, OR = 0.26). In contrast, the diameter< 2.5 mm of the stent and bifurcations increased the risk of developing restenosis (p = 0.049, OR = 1.74 and p = 0.041, OR = 1.8). Conclusion: The present study suggests that the MHC2TA polymorphisms are not involved in the risk of developing restenosis after coronary stent placement.

Keywords : Genetic susceptibility; Polymorphisms; Coronary restenosis; Mexico.

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