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Accurate determination of the CYP2D6 (*1/*4)xN genotype by quantitative PCR.
Drug metabolism and personalized therapy - 28 Mar 2018
Pondman Kirsten M, van Schaik Ron H N, van der Weide Jan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CYP2D6 is responsible for the metabolism of approximately 25% of all drugs. The expression of cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) is influenced by a combination of factors including polymorphisms in the CYP2D6 gene. Analysis of the CYP2D6 genotype is used to personalize the medication to a patient's metabolism. Although many genotypes can be determined using standard genotype analysis, in some cases, an...
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