Dr. Chen, Yuan-Tsong

Corresponding Research Fellow
Academician, Academia Sinica
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Specialty:
  • Human Genetics
  • Genomic Medicine

Education and Positions:
  • M.D., Ph.D. Columbia University


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A novel functional VKORC1 promoter polymorphism is associated with inter-individual and inter-ethnic differences in warfarin sensitivity.

Dr. Chen, Yuan-Tsong
Human Molecular Genetics., May 11, 2005

Warfarin, a commonly prescribed anticoagulant, exhibited large inter-individual and inter-ethnic differences in the dose required for its anticoagulation effect. Asian populations, including Chinese, require a much lower