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Polymorphism of ORM1 is associated with the pharmacokinetics of telmisartan.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Chen Wang-Qing, Shu Yan, Li Qing, Xu Lin-Yong, Roederer Mary W, Fan Lan, Wu Lan-Xiang, He Fa-Zhong, Luo Jian-Quan, Tan Zhi-Rong, He Yi-Jing, Zhou Hong-Hao, Chen Xiang, Zhang Wei
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The pharmacokinetics (PKs) and pharmacodynamics (PDs) of telmisartan varies among the individuals, and the main causes remain unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of ORM1, as well as ABCC2, ABCB1, ABCG2 and SLCO1B3 polymorphisms, on the disposition of the drug and BP change after taking 40 mg telmisartan in 48 healthy Chinese males. METHOD: A total of 48 healthy males were...
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