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Common genetic risk factors of venous thromboembolism in Western and Asian populations

Published: March 04, 2016
Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1): gmr7644 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/gmr.15017644
Cite this Article:
S.S. Huang, Y. Liu, Z.C. Jing, X.J. Wang, Y.M. Mao, S.S. Huang, Y. Liu, Z.C. Jing, X.J. Wang, Y.M. Mao (2016). Common genetic risk factors of venous thromboembolism in Western and Asian populations. Genet. Mol. Res. 15(1): gmr7644. https://doi.org/10.4238/gmr.15017644
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Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disorder involving both acquired and genetic risk factors. The common genetic factors in Western populations have been studied and reported for several decades, while studies on Asian populations are relatively scarce. Evidence suggests that the prevalence and genetic risk factors of VTE vary significantly among ethnic populations. In this review, we summarize the common genetic risk factors of VTE in both Western and Asian populations. In addition to the development of DNA sequencing technology, genome-wide association studies have many advantages and are becoming more important in identifying new genetic risk factors and susceptible loci. They can therefore help in the prediction and prevention of VTE.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disorder involving both acquired and genetic risk factors. The common genetic factors in Western populations have been studied and reported for several decades, while studies on Asian populations are relatively scarce. Evidence suggests that the prevalence and genetic risk factors of VTE vary significantly among ethnic populations. In this review, we summarize the common genetic risk factors of VTE in both Western and Asian populations. In addition to the development of DNA sequencing technology, genome-wide association studies have many advantages and are becoming more important in identifying new genetic risk factors and susceptible loci. They can therefore help in the prediction and prevention of VTE.