Altered gene expression pattern in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with acute myocardial infarction

Twenty-eight patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) were included. The blood was collected on the 1st day of myocardial infarction, after 4-6 days, and after 6 months. Control group comprised 14 patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD), without history of myocardial infarction. Gene expression analysis was performed with Affymetrix GeneChip® Human Gene 1.0 ST microarrays and GCS3000 TG system.