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CYP1A2 genetic polymorphisms are associated with treatment response to the antidepressant paroxetine.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Nov 2010
Lin Keh-Ming, Tsou Hsiao-Hui, Tsai I-Ju, Hsiao Mei-Chun, Hsiao Chin-Fu, Liu Chia-Yih, Shen Winston W, Tang Hwa-Sheng, Fang Chun-Kai, Wu Chi-Shin, Lu Shao-Chun, Kuo Hsiang-Wei, Liu Shu Chih, Chan Hsiu-Wen, Hsu Ya-Ting, Tian Jia-Ni, Liu Yu-Li
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AIM: Paroxetine is a drug of choice in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Its metabolism has recently been reported to be mediated through the CYP enzymes 1A2 and 2D6. In our current study, we tested whether genetic polymorphisms in CYP1A2 are associated with the treatment efficacy and side effects of paroxetine. MATERIALS & METHODS: A total of 241 MDD patients who had taken paroxetine continually...
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