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BCHE and CYP2D6 genetic variation in Alzheimer's disease patients treated with cholinesterase inhibitors.
European journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Nov 2011
Chianella Caterina, Gragnaniello Daniela, Maisano Delser Pierpaolo, Visentini Maria Francesca, Sette Elisabetta, Tola Maria Rosaria, Barbujani Guido, Fuselli Silvia
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Cholinesterase inhibitors are commonly prescribed to patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) to enhance cholinergic neurotransmission. Differential response to these treatments has been observed, and claims have been made that individual genetic variants may influence the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of these drugs. Here we assess the effects of genetic variation at two loci involved in...
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