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Genetic polymorphism of cytochrome P450 enzymes in Asian populations: focus on CYP2D6.
International journal of clinical pharmacology research - 1 Jan 2003
Kitada M
Abstract excerpt
Published studies demonstrate that significant ethnic differences can exist in the metabolism of some drugs. These differences are caused by cytochrome P450 polymorphisms and result in the potential for wide interpatient and interethnic variability in adverse events. One of the most common of these cytochrome P450 polymorphisms is related to the CYP2D6 isozyme. Many classes of commonly used drugs are metabolized...
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