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Genetic variants in CYP2B6 and CYP2A6 explain interindividual variation in efavirenz plasma concentrations of HIV-infected children with diverse ethnic origin.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Soeria-Atmadja Sandra, Österberg Emma, Gustafsson Lars L, Dahl Marja-Liisa, Eriksen Jaran, Rubin Johanna, Navér Lars
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Approximately 2.6 million children live with HIV globally, and efavirenz (EFV) is one of the most widely used antiretroviral agents for HIV treatment in children and adults. There are concerns about the appropriateness of current EFV dosing and it has been discussed whether EFV dosing should be adapted according to genotype in children as suggested for adults. AIM: To investigate if pediatric EFV...
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