Article
The Effects of CYP2C19 Genotype on Proxies of SSRI Antidepressant Response in the UK Biobank
11 Sept 2023
Abstract excerpt
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly used psychopharmaceutical treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), but individual responses to SSRIs vary greatly. CYP2C19 is a key enzyme involved in the metabolism of several drugs, including SSRIs. Variations in the CYP2C19 gene are associated with differential metabolic activity, and thus differential SSRI exposure; accordingly, the...
