Scientists from the University of California, USA, have discovered two types of genes related to myocardial infarction after conducting research on 2,000 patients.
The two genes identified by scientists at the University of California are named VAMP8 and HNRPUL1.
The VAMP8 gene is already known to be involved in the early stages of blood clot formation; if this process occurs in the heart, it can block oxygen and lead to a heart attack.
The HNRPUL1 gene is closely associated with the causes of myocardial infarction, although the nature of this genetic link remains unclear.
According to evaluations by scientists from various universities around the world, including California, San Francisco, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve, and Brigham Young University, individuals with these two gene types have double the risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Professor John Kane from the University of California, the author of this study, stated that the discovery of these two genes related to myocardial infarction signifies a breakthrough in disease diagnosis, allowing for the prediction of which patients are at high risk for heart attacks.
The goal of this research is to identify genetic differences, enabling scientists to anticipate individuals who may develop heart disease in the future.
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