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Genetic variant in folate homeostasis is associated with lower warfarin dose in African Americans.
Blood - 2 Oct 2014
Daneshjou Roxana, Gamazon Eric R, Burkley Ben, Cavallari Larisa H, Johnson Julie A, Klein Teri E, Limdi Nita, Hillenmeyer Sara, Percha Bethany, Karczewski Konrad J, Langaee Taimour, Patel Shitalben R, Bustamante Carlos D, Altman Russ B, Perera Minoli A
Abstract excerpt
The anticoagulant warfarin has >30 million prescriptions per year in the United States. Doses can vary 20-fold between patients, and incorrect dosing can result in serious adverse events. Variation in warfarin pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic genes, such as CYP2C9 and VKORC1, do not fully explain the dose variability in African Americans. To identify additional genetic contributors to warfarin dose, we exome...
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