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Large-scale next generation sequencing based analysis of SLCO1B1 pharmacogenetics variants in the Saudi population.
Human genomics - 25 Mar 2024
Goljan Ewa, Abouelhoda Mohammed, Tahir Asma, ElKalioby Mohamed, Meyer Brian, Monies Dorota
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BACKGROUND: SLCO1B1 plays an important role in mediating hepatic clearance of many different drugs including statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, chemotherapeutic agents and antibiotics. Several variants in SLCO1B1 have been shown to have a clinically significant impact, in relation to efficacy of these medications. This study provides a comprehensive overview of SLCO1B1 variation in Saudi...
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