Article
Clinical Relevance of the 516 G>T Polymorphism in CYP2B6 and Its Effects on Efavirenz Concentrations in Patients with HIV and Tuberculosis: A Meta-analysis.
European journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics - 1 Sept 2026
Villalpando-Solórzano Alexandra, Ramirez-Díaz Ashley Marieth, Navarro-Rangel José Giovanni, Lara-Blanco Yair, Rodríguez-Uribe Genaro, Chavez-Méndez José Román
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Efavirenz is associated with frequent adverse effects, mainly hepatotoxicity and central nervous system disturbances. The cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP2B6 plays a key role in efavirenz metabolism and is strongly linked to these toxicities. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the CYP2B6 c.516 G>T polymorphism on efavirenz plasma concentrations by comparing individuals with GG, GT, and...
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- Humans
- Benzoxazines
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6
- Cyclopropanes
- Alkynes
