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Association of genetic variations with pharmacokinetics and lipid-lowering response to atorvastatin in healthy Korean subjects.
Drug design, development and therapy - 1 Jan 2017
Woo Hye In, Kim Suk Ran, Huh Wooseong, Ko Jae-Wook, Lee Soo-Youn
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BACKGROUND: Statins are effective agents in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, but treatment response to statins varies among individuals. We analyzed multiple genetic polymorphisms and assessed pharmacokinetic and lipid-lowering responses after atorvastatin 80 mg treatment in healthy Korean individuals. METHODS: Atorvastatin 80 mg was given to 50 healthy Korean male volunteers. Blood...
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