Research progress on genetic variants of PDE4D and susceptibility to stroke in Chinese population / 中华医学遗传学杂志

The pathogenesis of stroke is complex, with genetic risk factors as one of the main factors. The genetic variants of phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) was significantly associated with the susceptibility to ischemic stroke (IS) in Caucasian population, but its association with the susceptibility to stroke in Chinese population is unclear. This article is intended to review the research on the association between PDE4D genetic variants and stroke susceptibility in Chinese population, aiming to further optimize the relevant research programs and provide reference for the prevention and treatment of stroke in China.