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Function-impairing polymorphisms of the hepatic uptake transporter SLCO1B1 modify the therapeutic efficacy of statins in a population-based cohort.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 Jan 2015
Meyer zu Schwabedissen Henriette E, Albers Martin, Baumeister Sebastian E, Rimmbach Christian, Nauck Matthias, Wallaschofski Henri, Siegmund Werner, Völzke Henry, Kroemer Heyo K
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BACKGROUND: The efficacy of statins, which are used commonly in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, shows a wide range of interindividual variability. Genetic variants of OATP1B1, a hepatic uptake transporter, can modify access of statins to its therapeutic target, thereby potentially altering drug efficacy. We studied the impact of genetic variants of OATP1B1 on the lipid-lowering...
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