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Differences in genetic variants in lopinavir disposition among HIV-infected Bantu Africans.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 May 2016
Mpeta Bafokeng, Kampira Elizabeth, Castel Sandra, Mpye Keleabetswe L, Soko Nyarai D, Wiesner Lubbe, Smith Peter, Skelton Michelle, Lacerda Miguel, Dandara Collet
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INTRODUCTION: Variability in lopinavir (LPV) plasma concentration among patients could be due to genetic polymorphisms. This study set to evaluate significance of variants in CYP3A4/5, SLCO1B1 and ABCC2 on LPV plasma concentration among African HIV-positive patients. MATERIALS & METHODS: Eighty-six HIV-positive participants on ritonavir (LPV/r) were genetically characterized and LPV plasma concentration...
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