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The ABCG2 transporter and its relations with the pharmacokinetics, drug interaction and lipid-lowering effects of statins.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology - 1 Jan 2011
Hu Miao, To Kenneth K W, Mak Valiant W L, Tomlinson Brian
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD: The ABCG2 efflux transporter is expressed in multiple tissues and plays an important role in the disposition of many statins. The functional 421C>A polymorphism in ABCG2 that reduces transporter activity has been found to be associated with increased systemic exposures to certain statins. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW: We review and evaluate the associations of the ABCG2 polymorphism on...
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