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Are cytochrome P450 CYP2C8 and CYP2C9 polymorphisms associated with ibuprofen response in very preterm infants?
PloS one - 23 Aug 2010
Durrmeyer Xavier, Hovhannisyan Shushanik, Médard Yves, Jacqz-Aigrain Evelyne, Decobert Fabrice, Barre Jérome, Alberti Corinne, Aujard Yannick, Danan Claude, Baud Olivier
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in extremely preterm infants remains a challenging condition with conflicting treatment strategies. Ibuprofen is currently used to treat PDA with ductal closure failure rate up to 40%. We test the hypothesis that cytochrome P450 CYP2C8/2C9 polymorphisms may predict ibuprofen response. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We studied extremely preterm neonates with...
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