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PCK1 and SLC22A2 gene variants associated with response to metformin treatment in type 2 diabetes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2025
St-Amour Sophie, Tessier Laurence, Harnois Janie, Allard Catherine, Lavoie Alexandre, Caron Philippe, Bouchard Luigi, Perron Patrice, Tremblay Karine
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic disorder affecting 462 million worldwide, often managed with metformin as first-line treatment. However, metformin's response varies among individuals, including up to 30% experiencing serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and 20-50% inefficacy. These differences may be due to various factors, including pharmacogenetic (PGx) variants. The PGx variants documented so far could...
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- Humans
- Metformin
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Female
- Male
- Middle Aged
