Ladies and gentlemen,

Please find enclosed new papers dealing with PLT VASP/P2Y12 kit (7014) from BioCytex.

• "Emergence of the Concept of Platelet Reactivity Monitoring of Response to Thienopyridines", Bonello L et al, Heart 2009, 95:1214-1219
  
  Extract : "If the hypothesis of a therapeutic window for P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist is confirmed, PR monitoring of thienopyridine response could guide the use of P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist and may offer the promise of an improved clinical outcome after PCI."
  
  
• Which platelet function test is suitable to monitor clopidogrel responsiveness? A pharmacokinetic analysis on the active metabolite of clopidogrel Bouman HJ et al Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, in press
  
  Which platelet function test is suitable to monitor clopidogrel responsiveness? A pharmacokinetic analysis on the active metabolite of clopidogrel Bouman HJ et al Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, in press
  

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Julia Hirtle
Sales and Marketing Manager Distribution