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The Potential Role of POR*28 and CYP1A2*F Genetic Variations and Lifestyle Factors on Clozapine and N-DesmethylClozapine Plasma Levels in Schizophrenia Patients.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology - 1 Jan 2000
Demirbugen Oz Merve, Ozdemir Fezile, Tok Kenan Can, Dural Emrah, Kir Yagmur, Ulusoy Muge, Gumustas Mehmet, Baskak Bora, Suzen H Sinan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Despite its advantages over other antipsychotics, for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, clinical use of Clozapine (CLZ) is challenging by its narrow therapeutic index and potentially life-threatening dose-related adverse effects. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: As the potential role in CLZ metabolism is assigned to CYP1A2 enzyme and consequently Cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase (POR) their genetic...
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