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Global analysis of genetic variation in SLCO1B1.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Jan 2008
Pasanen Marja K, Neuvonen Pertti J, Niemi Mikko
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INTRODUCTION: Organic anion transporting polypeptide 1B1 (OATP1B1), encoded by the SLCO1B1 gene, mediates the hepatic uptake of endogenous compounds and xenobiotics, including drugs. The aim of this study was to investigate the diversity of the SLCO1B1 gene at the global level. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Distribution of SLCO1B1 alleles was determined in 941 individuals from 52 populations comprising Africa, the...
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