Genetic variants associated with venous thromboembolism in a pedigree of young patients cohort

Hoang Bui Hai, Nguyen Thi Trang, Bui Thi Hoa, Nguyen Xuan Dai, Do Quang Huy, Nguyen Ngoc Son, To Thu Ha

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The study aimed to identify and evaluate the impact of genetic variants associated with the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a young patients family in Vietnam. The study was conducted on 13 members from three generations of the single family. We used next-generation sequencing (NGS) to analyze 34 genes associated with VTE. The results showed that 6 out of the 21 genes in the study group had variants linked to thrombosis risk, including FGBTHBDMTRMTRR, and MTHFR. Among them, the rs6025 variant of the F5 gene was found in all surveyed members in a homozygous form. These findings supported the hypothesis regarding the role of genetic factors in the risk of developing VTE with no obvious precipitating factors in young individuals and highlighted the need for genetic testing in the management and treatment of this condition.

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