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Canine ABCB1 and macrocyclic lactones: heartworm prevention and pharmacogenetics.
Veterinary parasitology - 10 Dec 2008
Mealey Katrina L
Abstract excerpt
The impact of drug transporters on drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics has been increasingly recognized in recent years. P-glycoprotein (P-gp), the product of the ABCB1 (formerly MDR1) gene, is among the most well-characterized drug transporters, particularly in veterinary medicine. P-gp is expressed by a variety of normal tissues, including the intestines, brain capillary endothelial cells, renal tubular...
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