Genetics of the Variable Expression of CYP3A in Humans

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CYP3A isozymes participate in the metabolism of 45-60% of currently used drugs and of a variety of other compounds such as steroid hormones, toxins, and carcinogens. The CYP3A expression status is a major determinant of drug efficacy and safety, and it may also affect an individual's predisposition to certain cancers. The inter- and intraindividual expression of CYP3A is variable because of a complex interplay...

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