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The variation landscape of CYP2D6 in a multi-ethnic Asian population.
Scientific reports - 20 Jul 2024
Maulana Yusuf, Toro Jimenez Rodrigo, Twesigomwe David, Sani Levana, Irwanto Astrid, Bertin Nicolas, Gonzalez-Porta Mar
Abstract excerpt
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) plays a crucial role in metabolizing approximately 20% of medications prescribed clinically. This enzyme is encoded by the CYP2D6 gene, known for its extensive polymorphism with over 170 catalogued haplotypes or star alleles, which can have a profound impact on drug efficacy and safety. Despite its importance, a gap exists in the global genomic databases, which are predominantly...
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