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Effects of genetic polymorphisms on the pharmacokinetics of calcineurin inhibitors.
American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - 1 Dec 2006
Utecht Kyle N, Hiles Jon J, Kolesar Jill
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PURPOSE: The effects of genetic polymorphisms on the pharmacokinetics of calcineurin inhibitors were examined. SUMMARY: The bioavailability and metabolism of cyclosporine and tacrolimus are primarily controlled by efflux pumps and members of the cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzyme system found in the liver and gastrointestinal tract. The number and severity of adverse effects from these drugs are related to the...
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