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CYP2D6 polymorphism: implications for antipsychotic drug response, schizophrenia and personality traits.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Nov 2007
Dorado Pedro, Peñas-Lledó Eva M, Llerena Adrián
Abstract excerpt
The CYP2D6 gene is highly polymorphic, causing absent (poor metabolizers), decreased, normal or increased enzyme activity (extensive and ultrarapid metabolizers). The genetic polymorphism of the CYP2D6 influences plasma concentration of a wide variety of drugs metabolized in the liver by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 enzyme, including antipsychotic drugs used for schizophrenia treatment. Additionally, CYP2D6 is...
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