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Rapid identification of CYP2C8 polymorphisms by high resolution melting analysis.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 18 Jan 2012
Chang Chun-Chi, Lin Pei-Chin, Lin Ching-Hsiung, Yeh Kun-Tu, Hung Hsiao-Yu, Chang Jan-Gowth
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 is the principal enzyme responsible for the metabolism of arachidonic acid and various drugs, and influences drug-drug interactions and some associated diseases. Large interindividual differences in CYP2C8 enzymatic activity and several nonsynonymous genetic variations have been reported in different races. Therefore, how to identify CYP2C8 polymorphisms efficiently for...
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