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Associations between efavirenz concentrations, pharmacogenetics and neurocognitive performance in people living with HIV in Nigeria.
AIDS (London, England) - 1 Oct 2021
Nwogu Jacinta N, Gandhi Monica, Owen Andrew, Khoo Saye H, Taiwo Babafemi, Olagunju Adeniyi, Berzins Baiba, Okochi Hideaki, Tallerico Regina, Robertson Kevin, Babalola Chinedum P
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Efavirenz (EFV) use is associated with neuropsychiatric side effects, which may include poor neurocognitive performance. We evaluated single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes that contribute to EFV pharmacokinetics and examined them in association with EFV concentrations in plasma and hair, as well as neurocognitive performance. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study in which adults with HIV receiving 600-mg...
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