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CYP2C9 genotype and pharmacodynamic responses to losartan in patients with primary and secondary kidney diseases.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Sept 2009
Joy Melanie S, Dornbrook-Lavender Kimberly, Blaisdell Joyce, Hilliard Tandrea, Boyette Tammy, Hu Yichun, Hogan Susan L, Candiani Corina, Falk Ronald J, Goldstein Joyce A
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BACKGROUND: Losartan is used for anti-proteinuric as well as blood pressure effects in chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C9 to active E-3174. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in CYP2C9 that reduce catalytic activity could reduce clinical benefits. AIM: The s...
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