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Influence of CYP2B6 polymorphism on plasma and intracellular concentrations and toxicity of efavirenz and nevirapine in HIV-infected patients.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 Jan 2005
Rotger Margalida, Colombo Sara, Furrer Hansjakob, Bleiber Gabriela, Buclin Thierry, Lee Belle L, Keiser Olivia, Biollaz Jérôme, Décosterd Laurent, Telenti Amalio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Efavirenz (EFV) and nevirapine (NVP) are metabolized by cytochrome P450 2B6 (CYP2B6). Allele 516 G>T (Gln172His) is associated with diminished activity of this isoenzyme, and may lead to differences in drug exposure. METHODS: We evaluated this allele as a pharmacogenetic marker of EFV and NVP pharmacokinetics and EFV toxicity in 167 participants receiving EFV and 59 receiving NVP recruited within the...
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