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MDR1 gene polymorphisms and clinical relevance.
Yi chuan xue bao = Acta genetica Sinica - 1 Feb 2006
Li Yan-Hong, Wang Yong-Hua, Li Yan, Yang Ling
Abstract excerpt
In vivo and in vitro studies have demonstrated that P-glycoprotein (P-gp) plays a very significant role in the ADME processes (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) and drug-drug interaction (DDI) of drugs in humans. P-gp is the product of multidrug resistance gene (MDR1/ABCB1). Pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics studies have revealed that genetic polymorphisms of MDR1 are associated with alteration...
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