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Interplay of drug transporters P-glycoprotein (MDR1), MRP1, OATP1A2 and OATP1B3 in passage of maraviroc across human placenta
11 Jul 2020
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Special attention is required when pharmacological treatment is indicated for a pregnant woman. P-glycoprotein (MDR1) is a well-known transporter localized in the maternal blood-facing apical membrane of placental syncytiotrophoblast and is considered to play an important role in protecting the developing fetus. Maraviroc, a MDR1 substrate that is registered for treatment of HIV infection, shows a low toxicity...
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