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No effect of MDR1 C3435T variant on loperamide disposition and central nervous system effects.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics - 1 Nov 2003
Pauli-Magnus Christiane, Feiner John, Brett Claire, Lin Emil, Kroetz Deanna L
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BACKGROUND: The MDR1 gene encodes the efflux transporter P-glycoprotein, which is highly expressed in the small intestine and in the blood-brain barrier. A major function of P-glycoprotein is to limit the absorption and central nervous system exposure of numerous xenobiotics. A genetic polymorphism in the MDR1 gene (C3435T) has been associated with changes in the intestinal expression level and function of...
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