Dear Colleagues,
Coronary artery disease is a result of the interaction between environmental factors and genetics. This Special Issue will focus on the latest advances in the association of genetics with coronary artery disease. It has been established that polymorphisms of several genes are involved in lipid metabolism, thrombosis, and inflammatory pathways. Genetic biomarkers (i.e. gene polymorphisms) may be especially helpful in risk prediction, prognosis, or prediction of treatment response in patients with coronary artery disease. The impact of genetic polymorphisms on outcomes of coronary artery disease is still insufficiently understood and well-designed prospective randomized clinical trials are needed to properly address the role of genetic polymorphisms. Personalized or precision medicine will most probably play an important role in managing subjects at increased risk for CAD according to clinical and genetic information, providing that genetic tests (i.e. cost) become more widely available and that the genetic markers be confirmed in prospective studies. We welcome original clinical, pre-clinical or basic research papers. Reviews that identify problems or challenges, present a dedicated overview or provide solutions or prospects will also be considered.
Prof. Xiang Xie and Dr. Ying-Ying Zheng
Guest Editors
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