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Orosomucoid influences the response to antidepressants in major depressive disorder.
Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) - 1 Apr 2010
Harley J, Roberts R, Joyce P, Mulder R, Luty S, Frampton C, Kennedy M
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Orosomucoid, an acute phase protein, carries basic drugs including antidepressants in plasma. Elevated levels have been reported in patients with depression. It has yet to be established whether orosomucoid concentration influences antidepressant response. The orosomucoid gene (ORM1) is polymorphic and the protein isoforms have differing pharmacokinetic properties which could alter plasma profile and blood brain...
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