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A common novel CYP2C19 gene variant causes ultrarapid drug metabolism relevant for the drug response to proton pump inhibitors and antidepressants.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics - 1 Jan 2006
Sim Sarah C, Risinger Carl, Dahl Marja-Liisa, Aklillu Eleni, Christensen Magnus, Bertilsson Leif, Ingelman-Sundberg Magnus
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Many drugs, including proton pump inhibitors and certain antidepressants, are metabolized by the polymorphic cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 enzyme. A significant portion of extensive metabolizers do not reach appropriate drug levels, and our objective was to investigate any genetic background. METHODS: The 5'-flanking region of the CYP2C19 gene from subjects with rapid omeprazole metabolism...
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