Jordan University of Science and Technology

The contribution of platelet glycoproteins (GPIa C807T and GPIba C-5T) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2G-765C) polymorphisms to platelet response in patients treated with aspirin.


Authors:  Al-Azzam SI, Alzoubi KH, Khabour OF, Tawalbeh D, Al-Azzeh O

Abstract:  
OBJECTIVE: Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent commonly used in treatment of patients with high risk to develop stroke and myocardial infarction. However, inter-individual variability regarding the inhibition of platelet function by aspirin is well documented. In this study, the correlation between platelet glycoproteins (GPIa C807T and GPIba C-5T) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2G-765C) polymorphisms and antiplatelet response in patients treated with aspirin was investigated. METHODS: Jordanian adult patients (n=584) who are taking aspirin as an antiplatelet agent participated in the study. Platelet aggregation response was measured using Multiplate Analyzer? system. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism assay (PCR-RFLP) was used for genotyping of the examined polymorphisms. RESULTS: Aspirin resistance was found in 15.8% of patients. Response to aspirin was significantly associated with GPIba C-5T polymorphism (P<0.05). However, the GPIa C807T and COX-2G-765C polymorphisms were not related to aspirin resistance (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: A considerable fraction of the Jordanian population is resistant to the antiplatelet effect of aspirin, which might be related to GPIba C-5T polymorphism.