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A haplotype of CYP2C9 associated with warfarin sensitivity in mechanical heart valve replacement patients.
British journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Aug 2010
Lee Su-Jun, Jang Yin Jin, Cha Eun-Young, Kim Ho-Sook, Lee Sang Seop, Shin Jae-Gook
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WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT * CYP2C9 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are important in safe and effective oral anticoagulation with warfarin use. * Although CYP2C9*2 and *3 are important genetic factors for the warfarin dose, one of the CYP2C9 SNPs, IVS-65G>C, has been suggested to be associated with warfarin sensitivity. However, as of yet, there has been no explanation about the possible...
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