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Yehya A, Altaany Z. A Decade of Pharmacogenetic Studies in Jordan: A Systemic Review. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2021; 21:543-550. [PMID: 33850297 DOI: 10.1038/s41397-021-00236-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The aim of this study was to perform a systematic overview of the pharmacogenetic studies conducted in Jordan. A structured search of Medline was conducted for articles over the last decade (January 2010-July 2020). Studies were classified by design, sample size, drug-gene combination, and the significance of the results. Thirty-two studies met the criteria for review. Most pharmacogenomic studies had a case-only design (n = 23). Only five studies included >500 participants. The total number of genetic variants in all studies was one hundred fifteen, which were found in forty genes, including dynamic (n = 27), and kinetic (n = 9) genes. The most commonly studied drugs were within the hematology and cardiology therapeutic areas and included statins, warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel. Most studies (n = 18) reported results with mixed p values [<0.05 and >0.05]. Pharmacogenomic research in Jordan is still in its infancy and is limited mainly to replication attempts. The need for standardization is imperative, especially in developing countries with scarce funding resources.
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- Alaa Yehya
- PhD. Pharmacology - Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
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- PhD. Biotechnology - Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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Dorofeeva MN, Shikh EV, Sizova ZM, Tarasenko AV, Denisenko NP, Smirnov VV, Ryzhikova KA, Sozaeva ZA, Grishina EA, Sychev DA. Antihypertensive Effect Of Amlodipine In Co-Administration With Omeprazole In Patients With Hypertension And Acid-Related Disorders: Cytochrome P450-Associated Aspects. PHARMACOGENOMICS & PERSONALIZED MEDICINE 2019; 12:329-339. [PMID: 31807051 PMCID: PMC6842309 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s217725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background CYP2C19 and CYP3A are the main enzymes involved in omeprazole metabolism, while CYP3A is the principal enzyme family for amlodipine biotransformation. Concomitant use of these drugs in patients with hypertension and acid-related disorders (ARD) might lead to drug-drug interaction. Purpose The aim of the study was to find if adding omeprazole for treating ARD to amlodipine long-term therapy of hypertension influenced blood pressure of CYP2C19 polymorphism carriers. Patients and methods Fifty-one patients diagnosed with hypertension and ARD were enrolled in the study. Evaluation of antihypertensive therapy was performed by office (OBPM) and ambulatory (ABPM) blood pressure monitoring. Peripheral venous blood was collected for DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed for CYP2C19*2G681A (rs4244285), CYP2C19*3G636A (rs4986893) and CYP2C19*17C-806T (rs12248560) polymorphisms analysis. Results Of 51 patients there were 21 extensive metabolizers (EMs), 18 ultrarapid metabolizers (UMs) and 12 intermediate metabolizers (IMs). The results of OBPM showed that antihypertensive effect was significantly more pronounced in IMs compared to EMs or UMs and the average group value in the following parameters: average office systolic blood pressure (BP), dynamics of the average office systolic BP. According to dynamics of diastolic BP, the antihypertensive effect was also significantly higher in IMs than in UMs and the average group value. The results of ABPM revealed that there was a significantly more pronounced antihypertensive effect in IMs compared to all other analyzed groups according to the dynamics of both daytime systolic and 24 hr diastolic BP. The average daytime diastolic BP and its dynamics, the average 24 hr systolic BP and its dynamics were higher in IMs compared to EMs and UMs. Conclusion Adding omeprazole to long-term amlodipine therapy in patients with hypertension and ARD may lead to a significantly more pronounced antihypertensive effect in patients genotyped CYP2C19 IMs.
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- Margarita N Dorofeeva
- Department of Social Expertise, Urgent and Outpatient Therapy, First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Propedeutics of Internal Diseases, First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Social Expertise, Urgent and Outpatient Therapy, First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Medicine of the Future, First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapy, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry, First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov university), Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia.,Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology, National Research Centre - Institute of Immunology, Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapy, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Healthcare, Moscow, Russia
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Mulder H, Heerdink ER, van Iersel EE, Wilmink FW, Egberts ACG. Prevalence of Patients Using Drugs Metabolized by Cytochrome P450 2D6 in Different Populations: a Cross-Sectional Study. Ann Pharmacother 2016; 41:408-13. [PMID: 17341534 DOI: 10.1345/aph.1h482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: Despito a large number of studies investigating the potential clinical relevance of CYP2D6 genotyping in preventing treatment failure (eg, insufficient efficacy and/or unacceptable adverse effects), the prevalence of patients using drugs metabolized by that isoenzyme is relatively unknown. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of patients in different populations using drugs metabolized by CYP2D6. Methods: In this cross-sectional study. 6 different patient populations were investigated: general, general hospital, geriatric, psychogoriatric, psychiatric, and mentally retarded. From every population, 150 adults using at least one drug were randomly selected. Primary outcome was the prevalence of patients using at least one drug metabolized by CYP2D6. The prevalence of patients using at least one CYP2D6 substrate in different populations was compared with the general population using χ2 statistics. Data were expressed as a relative risk with a 95% confidence interval. Results: Patients from the general hospital (RR 1.81; 95% CI 1.26 to 2.62), geriatric patients (RR 2.16; 95% CI 1.26 to 2.62), psychogeriatric patients (RR 2.31; 95% CI 1.63 to 3.27), and psychiatric patients (RR 2.44; 95% CI 1.73 to 3.44) were treated more frequently with at least one drug metabolized by CYP2D6 compared with patients in the general population. Approximately 50% of psychiatric (52%), psychogeriatric (49%), and geriatric (46%) patients used at least one drug metabolized by CYP2D6. In total, 416 drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 were prescribed, with 257 (62%) of these classified as an antidepressant (Anatomical and Therapeutic Chemical [ATC] category N06A) or antipsychotic (ATC N05A). Conclusions: Several patient populations (eg, psychiatric, psychogeriatric, geriatric) have a high prevalence of patients treated with at least one drug metabolized by CYP2D6. This study does not provide evidence regarding the clinical evidence of CYP2D6 genotyping, but shows that, if CYP2D6 genotyping is relevant for patient care, the highest probability of cost-effectiveness will, most likely, be in specific populations.
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- Hans Mulder
- Faculty of Science, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacotherapy, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Comparing cytochrome P450 pharmacogenetic information available on United States drug labels and European Union Summaries of Product Characteristics. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2016; 17:488-493. [PMID: 27241061 DOI: 10.1038/tpj.2016.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Regulatory agencies are increasing the pharmacogenomic information in their official drug labeling. However, despite the importance of regulatory harmonization, this implementation may not be running in parallel among major agencies. Comparing labeling of medicines approved by different agencies may identify gaps to solve. Our study compared the cytochrome P450 pharmacogenetic information included in the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug labels and European Union (EU) Summaries of Product Characteristics (SmPCs). US labels presented significantly more specific pharmacogenetic subheadings (51 vs 26%), more prevalence and pharmacokinetic data for each metabolic phenotype (59 vs 25% and 82 vs 48%, respectively) and more applicable information about dose modifications required (25 vs 5%). Approximately 75% of the US labels evaluated scored higher on the overall quality than the analogous EU SmPCs, and this difference was not associated with the time since the EU SmPCs' last review. To enhance harmonization, regulatory agencies should simultaneously introduce the pharmacogenetic information in their drug labeling.
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Dooley MJ, Dixon B, Poole SG, Chiang C, Whitlock A, Schneider H. Phenotyping for Thiopurine Therapy in Clinical Practice. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY PRACTICE AND RESEARCH 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2008.tb00835.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Department of Medicine, Central and Eastern Clinical School; Monash University; Clayton Victoria
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Revitalizing personalized medicine: respecting biomolecular complexities beyond gene expression. CPT-PHARMACOMETRICS & SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 2014; 3:e110. [PMID: 24739991 PMCID: PMC4011166 DOI: 10.1038/psp.2014.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 01/27/2014] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Despite recent advancements in "omic" technologies, personalized medicine has not realized its fullest potential due to isolated and incomplete application of gene expression tools. In many instances, pharmacogenomics is being interchangeably used for personalized medicine, when actually it is one of the many facets of personalized medicine. Herein, we highlight key issues that are hampering the advancement of personalized medicine and highlight emerging predictive tools that can serve as a decision support mechanism for physicians to personalize treatments.
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Dressler LG, Deal AM, Patel J, Markey J, Riper MV, McLeod HL. Cancer pharmacogenomics, adoption by oncologists and patient benefit. Per Med 2014; 11:143-153. [DOI: 10.2217/pme.14.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Aim: The study aim was to understand physician experience and factors influencing the adoption of cancer pharmacogenomic (caPGx) testing by oncologists practicing in academic and nonacademic settings. Method: Anonymous paper surveys were distributed to oncologists practicing in North Carolina (USA). Results: Although 98% of oncologists see promise in utilizing PGx tests in their practice, few were comfortable with their knowledge (33%) or interpreting test results (37%). At one site, the survey was not distributed due to clinician unfamiliarity with the term ‘pharmacogenomics’. Compared with oncologists in academia, community oncologists were more likely to order the new Oncotype Dx™ test for colon cancer (33% vs 0; p = 0.0071), more likely to indicate future use of caPGx tests (94 vs 75%; p = 0.012) and less likely to have never ordered a caPGx test (2 vs 35%%; p < 0.001). Nearly every oncologist was interested in additional PGx education. Conclusion: A critical need exists to disseminate accurate and updated caPGx information to oncologists practicing in both academic and nonacademic settings.
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- Lynn G Dressler
- Mission Health, Personalized Medicine Program, Fullerton Genetics Center, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
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- University of North Carolina, School of Medicine, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Carolinas Medical Center, Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
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- University of North Carolina, School of Medicine, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- University of North Carolina, School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Moffit Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Goldman DP, Gupta C, Vasudeva E, Trakas K, Riley R, Lakdawalla D, Agus D, Sood N, Jena AB, Philipson TJ. The Value of Diagnostic Testing in Personalized Medicine. Forum Health Econ Policy 2013; 16:S87-S99. [PMID: 31419871 DOI: 10.1515/fhep-2013-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Personalized medicine - the targeting of therapies to individuals on the basis of their biological, clinical, or genetic characteristics - is thought to have the potential to transform health care. While much emphasis has been placed on the value of personalized therapies, less attention has been paid to the value generated by the diagnostic tests that direct patients to those targeted treatments. This paper presents a framework derived from information economics for assessing the value of diagnostics. We demonstrate, via a case study, that the social value of such diagnostics can be very large, both by avoiding unnecessary treatment and by identifying patients who otherwise would not get treated. Despite the potential social benefits, diagnostic development has been discouraged by cost-based, rather than value-based, reimbursement.
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- Dana P Goldman
- Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Precision Health Economics, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Janssen Diagnostics, Toronto, ON, Canada and Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Janssen Diagnostics, Toronto, ON, Canada and Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Center for Applied Molecular Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harris School of Public Policy, The University of Chicago, 1155 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Shah RR, Shah DR. Personalized medicine: is it a pharmacogenetic mirage? Br J Clin Pharmacol 2013; 74:698-721. [PMID: 22591598 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2012.04328.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The notion of personalized medicine has developed from the application of the discipline of pharmacogenetics to clinical medicine. Although the clinical relevance of genetically-determined inter-individual differences in pharmacokinetics is poorly understood, and the genotype-phenotype association data on clinical outcomes often inconsistent, officially approved drug labels frequently include pharmacogenetic information concerning the safety and/or efficacy of a number of drugs and refer to the availability of the pharmacogenetic test concerned. Regulatory authorities differ in their approach to these issues. Evidence emerging subsequently has generally revealed the pharmacogenetic information included in the label to be premature. Revised drugs labels, together with a flurry of other collateral activities, have raised public expectations of personalized medicine, promoted as 'the right drug at the right dose the first time.' These expectations place the prescribing physician in a dilemma and at risk of litigation, especially when evidence-based information on genotype-related dosing schedules is to all intent and purposes non-existent and guidelines, intended to improve the clinical utility of available pharmacogenetic information or tests, distance themselves from any responsibility. Lack of efficacy or an adverse drug reaction is frequently related to non-genetic factors. Phenoconversion, arising from drug interactions, poses another often neglected challenge to any potential success of personalized medicine by mimicking genetically-determined enzyme deficiency. A more realistic promotion of personalized medicine should acknowledge current limitations and emphasize that pharmacogenetic testing can only improve the likelihood of diminishing a specific toxic effect or increasing the likelihood of a beneficial effect and that application of pharmacogenetics to clinical medicine cannot adequately predict drug response in individual patients.
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Ronquillo JG, Li C, Lester WT. Genetic testing behavior and reporting patterns in electronic medical records for physicians trained in a primary care specialty or subspecialty. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2012; 19:570-4. [PMID: 22511017 PMCID: PMC3384119 DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2011-000621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2011] [Accepted: 03/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To characterize important patterns of genetic testing behavior and reporting in modern electronic medical records (EMRs) at the institutional level. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective observational study using EMR data of all 10,715 patients who received genetic testing by physicians trained in a primary care specialty or subspecialty at an academic medical center between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010. RESULTS Patients had a mean±SD age of 38.3±15.8 years (median 36.1, IQR 30.0-43.8). The proportion of female subjects in the study population was larger than in the general patient population (77.2% vs 55.0%, p<0.001) and they were younger than the male subjects in the study (36.5±13.2 vs 44.6±21.2 years, p<0.001). Approximately 1.1% of all patients received genetic testing. There were 942 physicians who ordered a total of 15,320 genetic tests. By volume, commonly tested genes involved mutations for cystic fibrosis (36.7%), prothrombin (13.7%), Tay-Sachs disease (6.7%), hereditary hemochromatosis (4.4%), and chronic myelogenous leukemia (4.1%). EMRs stored reports as free text with categorical descriptions of mutations and an average length of 269.4±153.2 words (median 242, IQR 146-401). CONCLUSIONS In this study, genetic tests were often ordered by a diverse group of physicians for women of childbearing age being evaluated for diseases that may affect potential offspring. EMRs currently serve primarily as a storage warehouse for textual reports that could potentially be transformed into meaningful structured data for next-generation clinical decision support. Further studies are needed to address the design, development, and implementation of EMRs capable of managing the critical genetic health information challenges of the future.
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Swen JJ, Guchelaar HJ. Just how feasible is pharmacogenetic testing in the primary healthcare setting? Pharmacogenomics 2012; 13:507-9. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs.12.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Jesse J Swen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Jürgens G, Jacobsen CB, Rasmussen HB, Werge T, Nordentoft M, Andersen SE. Utility and adoption of CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genotyping and its translation into psychiatric clinical practice. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2012; 125:228-37. [PMID: 22128793 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2011.01802.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe clinical utility and adoption of routinely offered CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genotyping (CYP test) in daily clinical practice of a psychiatric centre. METHOD We described psychiatrists translations of CYP test results in patients with genotypes indicating poor or ultrarapid metabolizer status and treated with at least one CYP-dependent drug based on a retrospective review of medical records. Complementary, we used ethnographic participant observation and qualitative interviews to identify the barriers and incentives for the use of CYP test results. RESULTS The cohort study included 101 of 1932 cases genotyped between 2003 and 2009. In 53 of 101 cases, test results were addressed in medical records. The most frequent response was to monitor drug concentrations (23 cases), observe for adverse events (18 cases) and adjust dosage (13 cases). In 33 of 101 cases, results were mentioned in the discharge letter. The ethnographic study indicated a poor adoption of the CYP test in clinical praxis. Test results were lost in workflows and knowledge transfer between laboratory and clinician and were absent from clinical routines, treatment conferences and educational fora. CONCLUSION The CYP test has not gained foothold in clinical practice, and its potential clinical benefits are not utilized.
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- G Jürgens
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Adoption of pharmacogenomic testing by US physicians: results of a nationwide survey. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2012; 91:450-8. [PMID: 22278335 DOI: 10.1038/clpt.2011.306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 313] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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To develop a benchmark measure of US physicians' level of knowledge and extent of use of pharmacogenomic testing, we conducted an anonymous, cross-sectional, fax-based, national survey. Of 397,832 physicians receiving the survey questionnaire, 10,303 (3%) completed and returned it; the respondents were representative of the overall US physician population. The factors associated with the decision to test were evaluated using χ(2) and multivariate logistic regression. Overall, 97.6% of responding physicians agreed that genetic variations may influence drug response, but only 10.3% felt adequately informed about pharmacogenomic testing. Only 12.9% of physicians had ordered a test in the previous 6 months, and 26.4% anticipated ordering a test in the next 6 months. Early and future adopters of testing were more likely to have received training in pharmacogenomics, but only 29.0% of physicians overall had received any education in the field. Our findings highlight the need for more effective physician education on the clinical value, availability, and interpretation of pharmacogenomic tests.
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Begg EJ, Helsby NA, Jensen BP. Pharmacogenetics of drug-metabolizing enzymes: the prodrug hypothesis. Pharmacogenomics 2012; 13:83-9. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs.11.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The hope of individualized drug therapy has been bolstered by the knowledge that drug-metabolizing enzymes can be affected by genetic polymorphisms. The initial flurry of potential examples has been muted somewhat by the failure of most predictions to be translated into clinical practice. Perhaps the only real example with reasonable evidence is that of azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine and thiopurine methyl-transferase. A few other examples such as tamoxifen, clopidogrel, irinotecan and warfarin warrant further discussion. An interesting feature of these drugs is that all except warfarin are prodrugs. We propose the hypothesis that prodrugs are over-represented in drugs that may be affected by genetic polymorphisms. Understanding this may assist our efforts to advance the field.
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago – Christchurch, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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Genetic polymorphisms affecting drug metabolism: recent advances and clinical aspects. ADVANCES IN PHARMACOLOGY (SAN DIEGO, CALIF.) 2012; 63:137-67. [PMID: 22776641 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-398339-8.00004-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Though current knowledge of pharmacogenetic factors relevant to drug metabolism is fairly comprehensive and this should facilitate translation to the clinic, there are a number of gaps in knowledge. Recent studies using both conventional and novel approaches have added to our knowledge of pharmacogenetics of drug metabolism. Genome-wide association studies have provided new insights into the major contribution of cytochromes P450 to response to therapeutic agents such as coumarin anticoagulants and clopidogrel as well as to caffeine and nicotine. Recent advances in understanding of factors affecting gene expression, both regulation by transcription factors and by microRNA and epigenetic factors, have added to understanding of variation in expression of genes such as CYP3A4 and CYP2E1. The implementation of testing for pharmacogenetic polymorphisms in prescription of selected anticancer drugs and cardiovascular agents is considered in detail, with current controversies and barriers to implementation of pharmacogenetic testing assessed. Though genotyping for thiopurine methyltransferase is now common prior to prescription of thiopurines, genotyping for other pharmacogenetic polymorphisms prior to drug prescription remains uncommon. However, it seems likely that it will become more widespread as both increased evidence that certain pharmacogenetic tests are valuable and cost-effective and more accessible genotyping methods become available.
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Delivering a Pharmacogenetic Service: Is There a Role for Genetic Counselors? J Genet Couns 2011; 21:527-35. [DOI: 10.1007/s10897-011-9415-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2011] [Accepted: 09/12/2011] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Current status of therapeutic drug monitoring in Australia and New Zealand: a need for improved assay evaluation, best practice guidelines, and professional development. Ther Drug Monit 2011; 32:615-23. [PMID: 20683393 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0b013e3181ea3e8a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The measurement of drug concentrations, for clinical purposes, occurs in many diagnostic laboratories throughout Australia and New Zealand. However, the provision of a comprehensive therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) service requires the additional elements of pre- and postanalytical advice to ensure that concentrations reported are meaningful, interpretable, and clinically applicable to the individual patient. The aim of this project was to assess the status of TDM services in Australia and New Zealand. A range of professions involved in key aspects of TDM was surveyed by questionnaire in late 2007. Information gathered included: the list of drugs assayed; analytical methods used; interpretation services offered; interpretative methods used; and further monitoring advice provided. Fifty-seven responses were received, of which 42% were from hospitals (public and/or private); 11% a hospital (public and/or private) and pathology provider; and 47% a pathology provider only (public and/or private). Results showed that TDM is applied to a large number of different drugs. Poorly performing assay methods were used in some cases, even when published guidelines recommended alternative practices. Although there was a wide array of assays available, the evidence suggested a need for better selection of assay methods. In addition, only limited advice and/or interpretation of results was offered. Of concern, less than 50% of those providing advice on aminoglycoside dosing in adults used pharmacokinetic tools with six of 37 (16.2%) respondents using Bayesian pharmacokinetic tools, the method recommended in the Australian Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic. In conclusion, the survey highlighted deficiencies in the provision of TDM services, in particular assay method selection and both quality and quantity of postanalytical advice. A range of recommendations, some of which may have international implications, are discussed. There is a need to include measures of impact on clinical decision-making when assessing assay methodologies. Best practice guidelines and professional standards of practice in TDM are needed, supported by an active program of professional development to ensure the benefits of TDM are realized. This will require significant partnerships between the various professions involved.
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Gardiner SJ, Gearry RB, Burt MJ, Chalmers-Watson T, Chapman BA, Ross AG, Stedman CAM, Huelsen A, Barclay ML. Allopurinol might improve response to azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine by correcting an unfavorable metabolite ratio. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011; 26:49-54. [PMID: 21175793 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2010.06489.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Allopurinol potentiates azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) by increasing 6-thioguanine nucleotide (6-TGN) metabolite concentrations. The outcome might also be improved by adding allopurinol in individuals who preferentially produce 6-methylmercaptopurine nucleotides (6-MMPN), rather than 6-TGN. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of allopurinol on concentrations of 6-MMPN and 6-TGN in individuals with a high ratio of these metabolites (>20), which is indicative of a poor thiopurine response. METHODS Sixteen individuals were identified who were taking azathioprine or 6-MP, and were commenced on allopurinol to improve a high 6-MMPN:TGN ratio. Metabolite concentrations were compared before and after commencing allopurinol, and markers of disease control were compared. RESULTS The addition of 100-300 mg allopurinol daily and thiopurine dose reduction (17-50% of the original dose) resulted in a reduction of the median (and range) 6-MMPN concentration, from 11,643 (3,365-27,832) to 221 (55-844) pmol/8×10(8) red blood cells (RBC; P=0.0005), increased 6-TGN from 162 (125-300) to 332 (135-923) pmol/8×10(8) RBC (P=0.0005), and reduced the 6-MMPN:6-TGN ratio from 63 (12-199) to 1 (0.1-4.5) (P=0.0005). There was a significant reduction in steroid dose requirements at 12 months (P=0.04) and trends for improvement in other markers of disease control. One patient developed red cell aplasia that resolved upon stopping azathioprine and allopurinol. CONCLUSIONS In those with a high 6-MMPN:6-TGN ratio (>20), response to thiopurine treatment might be improved by the addition of allopurinol, together with a reduced thiopurine dose and close hematological monitoring.
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- Sharon J Gardiner
- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Baye TM, Abebe T, Wilke RA. Genotype-environment interactions and their translational implications. Per Med 2011; 8:59-70. [PMID: 21660115 PMCID: PMC3108095 DOI: 10.2217/pme.10.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Organisms frequently encounter different environmental conditions. The physiological and behavioral responses to these conditions depend on the genetic make up of individuals. Genotype generally remains constant from one environment to another, although occasional spontaneous mutations may occur which cause it to change. However, when the same genotype is subjected to different environments, it can produce a wide range of phenotypes. These phenotypic variations are attributable to the effect of the environment on the expression and function of genes influencing the trait. Changes in the relative performance of genotypes across different environments are referred to as genotype-environment interactions (GEI). A general argument for research on the impact of GEI in common diseases is that it provides insights into disease processes at the population, individual and molecular levels. In humans, GEI is complicated by multiple factors including phenocopies, genocopies, epigenetics and imprinting. A better understanding of GEI is essential if patients are to make informed health choices guided by their genomic information. In this article, we clarify the role of the environment on phenotype, we describe how human population structure can obscure the resolution of GEI and we discuss how emerging biobanks across the globe can be coordinated to further our understanding of genotype-phenotype associations within the context of varying environment.
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- Tesfaye M Baye
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Division of Asthma Research, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Haddy CA, Ward HM, Angley MT, McKinnon RA. Consumers' views of pharmacogenetics--A qualitative study. Res Social Adm Pharm 2010; 6:221-31. [PMID: 20813335 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2009.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2009] [Revised: 08/21/2009] [Accepted: 08/21/2009] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adverse drug reactions are recognized as a significant public health issue. Pharmacogenetics (PGx) provides a potential means of preventing some adverse drug reactions by predicting the optimal medication dose for an individual; however, PGx is rarely used in clinical practice. Thus far, there have been few studies investigating consumers' perceptions of the barriers to the implementation of PGx in clinical practice. OBJECTIVES This study explored the views of the general public regarding their current use of medications, and their experiences of side effects and opinions on PGx. METHODS Members of the general public who suffered a chronic medical condition and/or had an immediate family member with a chronic medical condition were recruited to form 5 separate focus groups (n=35). Three separate age ranges were used in the focus groups. A questioning route was developed and used in focus groups to determine participants' experiences with medication use and opinions on PGx (referred to as "Personalized Medicine"). Focus group discussions were transcribed by 2 separate investigators, and qualitative analysis, based on the framework approach, was applied to the data. Data were independently coded to identify key themes then compared both within and between focus groups. RESULTS A common theme was a desire to have a holistic approach to disease diagnosis and medication selection. A wide range of views were expressed by the focus group participants. Concerns were raised regarding the current level of side effects experienced with medications. Storage and privacy of genetic information, and the costs involved, were also seen as potential barriers to implementation of PGx. CONCLUSIONS PGx testing was seen as a potential positive contribution, but only if other factors were considered during the prescribing process. As participants desired a high level of information and effective communication from their health-care professionals, PGx education of clinicians and pharmacists will be essential to satisfy consumers' requirements.
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- Catherine A Haddy
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Sansom Institute, University of South Australia, Frome Road, Adelaide 5000, South Australia
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Pharmacogenetic Testing in the United Kingdom Genetics and Immunogenetics Laboratories. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2010; 14:121-5. [DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2009.0156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Zhu H, Kartiko S, Finnell RH. Importance of gene-environment interactions in the etiology of selected birth defects. Clin Genet 2009; 75:409-23. [PMID: 19459879 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2009.01174.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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It is generally understood that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the highly complex etiology of structural birth defects, including neural tube defects, oral clefts and congenital heart defects, by disrupting highly regulated embryonic developmental processes. The intrauterine environment of the developing embryo/fetus is determined by maternal factors such as health/disease status, lifestyle, medication, exposure to environmental teratogens, as well as the maternal genotype. Certain genetic characteristics of the embryo/fetus also predispose it to developmental abnormalities. Epidemiologic and animal studies conducted over the last few decades have suggested that the interplay between genes and environmental factors underlies the etiological heterogeneity of these defects. It is now widely believed that the study of gene-environment interactions will lead to better understanding of the biological mechanisms and pathological processes that contribute to the development of complex birth defects. It is only through such an understanding that more efficient measures will be developed to prevent these severe, costly and often deadly defects. In this review, we attempt to summarize the complex clinical and experimental literature on current hypotheses of interactions between several select environmental factors and those genetic pathways in which they are most likely to have significant modifying effects. These include maternal folate nutritional status, maternal diabetes/obesity-related conditions, and maternal exposure to selected medications and environmental contaminants. Our goal is to highlight the potential gene-environment interactions affecting early embryogenesis that deserve comprehensive study.
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- H Zhu
- Center for Environmental and Genetic Medicine, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Since the first draft of the human genome was published 10 years ago, scientists have tried to develop new treatment strategies for various types of diseases based on individual genomes. It is called personalized (or individualized) medicine and is expected to increase efficacy and reduce adverse reactions of drugs. Much progress has been made with newly developed technologies, though individualized pain medicine is still far from realization. Efforts on the integrative genomic analyses along with understandings of interactions between other related factors such as environment will eventually translate complex genomic information into individualized pain medicine.
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van Kuilenburg ABP. Screening for Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency: To Do or Not To Do, That's The Question. Cancer Invest 2009; 24:215-7. [PMID: 16537192 DOI: 10.1080/07357900500524702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The treatment of cancer patients with 5-fluorouracil (5FU)-based chemotherapy can be accompanied by severe and sometimes lethal toxicity. Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) plays a pivotal role in the metabolism of 5FU and as such, a deficiency of DPD has been recognized as an important risk factor, predisposing patients to the development of severe 5FU-associated toxicity. To date, screening of patients for the presence of a DPD deficiency prior to the treatment is not yet routinely performed. Taking into account the relatively small impact of adjuvant 5FU-based chemotherapy on survival, patients should be informed about the risks of the therapy and should be offered the possibility of testing for the presence of a DPD deficiency in advance of receiving such treatment.
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- André B P van Kuilenburg
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Löscher W, Klotz U, Zimprich F, Schmidt D. The clinical impact of pharmacogenetics on the treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsia 2009; 50:1-23. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2008.01716.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Shih T, Vourvahis M, Singh M, Papay J. Pharmacogenetics: From Bench Science to the Bedside. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1177/009286150804200511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Gardiner SJ, Gearry RB, Burt MJ, Ding SL, Barclay ML. Severe hepatotoxicity with high 6-methylmercaptopurine nucleotide concentrations after thiopurine dose escalation due to low 6-thioguanine nucleotides. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008; 20:1238-42. [PMID: 18989148 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0b013e3282ffda37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Azathioprine and its initial metabolite, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), are associated with high rates of treatment cessation due to toxicity or inadequate response. Individualization of thiopurine dose based on concentrations of the active 6-thioguanine nucleotide (6-TGN) metabolites can help improve outcomes with this class. Some individuals, however, preferentially metabolize thiopurine drugs to the potentially hepatotoxic 6-methylmercaptopurine nucleotide (6-MMPN) metabolites rather than the 6-TGNs. For these patients, escalation in thiopurine dose is not likely to increase 6-TGN concentrations sufficiently but may lead to a disproportionate increase in exposure to the 6-MMPNs. We present three cases in whom thiopurine dose escalation based on clinical status and low 6-TGN concentrations (100-262 pmol/8 x 10 RBC) resulted in severe hepatotoxicity (liver failure in two cases) associated with unrecognized extremely high 6-MMPN concentrations of 26,000-40,000 pmol/8 x 10 RBC. These cases illustrate a risk with thiopurine dose adjustment based on monitoring of 6-TGN metabolites without also monitoring 6-MMPN.
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- Sharon J Gardiner
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Christchurch Hospital, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Pharmacogenetics has been proposed as a new discipline to facilitate safer and more effective prescribing by predicting individuals who will have a therapeutic response or develop side effects. Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing into mainstream clinical practice has been slow. However, recent studies provide robust evidence that pharmacogenetics can make real differences to reduce adverse reactions to certain medications. It is therefore important to consider what factors influence the introduction of pharmacogenetics into clinical practice and what requirements must be met to ensure an effective, safe, efficient and equitable pharmacogenetics service.
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- William Newman
- University of Manchester and Regional Genetics Service, Department of Medical Genetics, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, M13 0JH, UK
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- University of Manchester, Health Methodology Research Group, School of Community Based Medicine, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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Dempfle A, Scherag A, Hein R, Beckmann L, Chang-Claude J, Schäfer H. Gene-environment interactions for complex traits: definitions, methodological requirements and challenges. Eur J Hum Genet 2008; 16:1164-72. [PMID: 18523454 DOI: 10.1038/ejhg.2008.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Genetic and environmental risk factors and their interactions contribute to the development of complex diseases. In this review, we discuss methodological issues involved in investigating gene-environment (G x E) interactions in genetic-epidemiological studies of complex diseases and their potential relevance for clinical application. Although there are some important examples of interactions and applications, the widespread use of the knowledge about G x E interaction for targeted intervention or personalized treatment (pharmacogenetics) is still beyond current means. This is due to the fact that convincing evidence and high predictive or discriminative power are necessary conditions for usefulness in clinical practice. We attempt to clarify conceptual differences of the term 'interaction' in the statistical and biological sciences, since precise definitions are important for the interpretation of results. We argue that the investigation of G x E interactions is more rewarding for the detailed characterization of identified disease genes (ie at advanced stages of genetic research) and the stratified analysis of environmental effects by genotype or vice versa. Advantages and disadvantages of different epidemiological study designs are given and sample size requirements are exemplified. These issues as well as a critical appraisal of common methodological concerns are finally discussed.
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- Astrid Dempfle
- Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
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Williams JA, Andersson T, Andersson TB, Blanchard R, Behm MO, Cohen N, Edeki T, Franc M, Hillgren KM, Johnson KJ, Katz DA, Milton MN, Murray BP, Polli JW, Ricci D, Shipley LA, Vangala S, Wrighton SA. PhRMA white paper on ADME pharmacogenomics. J Clin Pharmacol 2008; 48:849-89. [PMID: 18524998 DOI: 10.1177/0091270008319329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Pharmacogenomic (PGx) research on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) properties of drugs has begun to have impact for both drug development and utilization. To provide a cross-industry perspective on the utility of ADME PGx, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) conducted a survey of major pharmaceutical companies on their PGx practices and applications during 2003-2005. This white paper summarizes and interprets the results of the survey, highlights the contributions and applications of PGx by industrial scientists as reflected by original research publications, and discusses changes in drug labels that improve drug utilization by inclusion of PGx information. In addition, the paper includes a brief review on the clinically relevant genetic variants of drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters most relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
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- J Andrew Williams
- Pfizer Global Research and Development, 10646 Science Center Drive (CB10), San Diego, CA 92121, USA.
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Gardiner SJ, Gearry RB, Begg EJ, Zhang M, Barclay ML. Thiopurine dose in intermediate and normal metabolizers of thiopurine methyltransferase may differ three-fold. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008; 6:654-60; quiz 604. [PMID: 18467186 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2008.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have different thiopurine dose requirements in relation to thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) genotype and/or phenotype. The purpose of this study was to determine thiopurine dose requirements in intermediate versus normal TPMT metabolism status. METHODS Consecutive patients starting azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine for IBD were followed up for 9 months. The thiopurine dose was individualized using 6-thioguanine nucleotide (6-TGN) concentrations (range, 235-450 pmol/8 x 10(8) red blood cells [RBCs]) and clinical status. Additional assessments undertaken every three months included measures of disease activity. RESULTS Eight (10%) of 77 participants were withdrawn because of protocol violation. Fifty-two (75%) of the remaining 69 subjects ( approximately 90% and 10% with the TPMT*1/*1 and *1/*3 genotypes, respectively) completed follow-up on azathioprine (n = 46) or 6-mercaptopurine (n = 6). The mean initial dose (as azathioprine equivalents) was similar ( approximately 1 mg/kg/d) for the 2 TPMT genotypes, but after 9 months the dose was 50% lower in the TPMT*1/*3 group (0.9 vs 1.8 mg/kg/d, P < .0001). Despite dose adjustment, median 6-TGN concentrations still were 2-fold higher in the TPMT*1/*3 group at the end of the follow-up period (505 vs 273 pmol/8 x 10(8) RBCs, P = .02). This difference was 3-fold when the concentration was adjusted for dose (578 vs 183 pmol/8 x 10(8) per mg/kg/d, P = .0007). Results were similar if TPMT phenotype was used instead of genotype. Clinical outcomes did not differ between groups. CONCLUSIONS Initial target doses to attain therapeutic 6-TGN concentrations (>235 pmol/8 x 10(8) RBCs) in patients with IBD might be 1 and 3 mg/kg/d in intermediate and normal metabolizers, respectively.
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- Sharon J Gardiner
- Department of Medicine, Christchurch Hospital and Christchurch School of Medicine, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Roberts RL, Gearry RB, Kennedy MA, Barclay ML. Beyond TPMT: genetic influences on thiopurine drug responses in inflammatory bowel disease. Per Med 2008; 5:233-248. [PMID: 29783500 DOI: 10.2217/17410541.5.3.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine are widely used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, approximately 25% of IBD patients experience toxicity, and up to 10% show resistance to these thiopurine drugs. The importance of genetic variability in determining thiopurine toxicity was first recognized over 25 years ago with the discovery of the thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT) polymorphism and the occurrence of azathioprine-induced myelosuppression in TPMT-deficient patients. In the intervening period, TPMT has become the foremost example of pharmacogenetics, and TPMT deficiency represents one of the few pharmacogenetic phenomena that have successfully made the transition from the research laboratory to diagnostics. While TPMT activity predicts some cases of myelosuppression, deficiency in this enzyme is neither predictive of other adverse drug reactions, nor resistance to thiopurine therapy. As myelosuppression only accounts for approximately 2.5% of adverse reactions in IBD patients, researchers are increasingly turning their attention to other enzymes involved in thiopurine metabolism to find molecular explanations for intolerance and resistance to azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine. In this review, we summarize the current state of knowledge with regards to TPMT, and also explore genetic variability, beyond TPMT, that may contribute to thiopurine response in IBD patients.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand.,Department of Gastroenterology, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 151, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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- Department of Pathology, University of Otago, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand.,Department of Gastroenterology, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 151, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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El-Ibiary SY, Cheng C, Alldredge B. Potential roles for pharmacists in pharmacogenetics. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2008; 48:e21-e32. [PMID: 18359724 DOI: 10.1331/japha.2008.07050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To highlight areas of pharmacogenetics in which pharmacists may play a role and to describe those roles in the context of specific examples from a major academic medical center. DATA SOURCES Literature search (PubMed) and personal interviews for the University of California at San Francisco case examples. DATA SYNTHESIS The field of pharmacogenetics presents a wide range of opportunities for pharmacists. Specific roles for pharmacists are likely to fall within three major domains: developing research methodologies and setting research directions, establishing the value of pharmacogenetic testing in clinical practice, and participating in education and infrastructure development that moves pharmacogenetic technologies toward implementation. CONCLUSION As drug therapy experts, pharmacists are in a unique position to push the frontiers of pharmacogenetics in both the research and clinical practice environments.
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- Shareen Y El-Ibiary
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of California at San Francisco. San Francisco USA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy; School of Pharmacy Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco. San Francisco USA.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of California at San Francisco. San Francisco USA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy; School of Pharmacy Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco. San Francisco USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of California at San Francisco. San Francisco USA; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy; School of Pharmacy Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco. San Francisco USA
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A decade of HPLC-MS/MS in the routine clinical laboratory--goals for further developments. Clin Biochem 2008; 41:649-62. [PMID: 18374660 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2008.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2007] [Revised: 02/17/2008] [Accepted: 02/20/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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During the past decade, tandem mass spectrometry hyphenated to liquid chromatography separation systems (HPLC-MS/MS) has developed to an important technology in clinical chemistry - not only for research purposes but also for routine use. At present, most important application fields are target analyses in therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and metabolic disorders diagnosis. The essential strengths of HPLC-MS/MS include potentially high analytical specificity, wide range of applicability to small and large molecules, capability of multi- and mega-parametric tests, and the opportunity to develop powerful assays with a high degree of flexibility within a short time frame. The technique has overcome important limitations of GC-MS and is characterized by short analytical runtimes, applicability to thermo labile, polar and large molecules, and straightforward sample preparation. However, implementation of HPLC-MS/MS assays still requires substantial expertise and know-how. At the present, its application is limited to a rather small number of clinical routine laboratories. Nonetheless, HPLC-MS/MS has the potential to be further developed to a commonly applied high-throughput technique in clinical chemistry, complementary to present standard techniques as photometry and ligand binding methods. This review intends to characterize working characteristics of present day HPLC-MS/MS instrumentations used in clinical routine laboratories. Limitations of currently available systems and applications will be critically discussed. Required instrument improvements supporting the successful spreading of HPLC-MS/MS in laboratory medicine within the next decade will be outlined.
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Swen JJ, Wilting I, Goede ALD, Grandia L, Mulder H, Touw DJ, Boer AD, Conemans JMH, Egberts TCG, Klungel OH, Koopmans R, Weide JVD, Wilffert B, Guchelaar HJ, Deneer VHM. Pharmacogenetics: From Bench to Byte. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2008; 83:781-7. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.clpt.6100507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Trzepacz PT, Williams DW, Feldman PD, Wrishko RE, Witcher JW, Buitelaar JK. CYP2D6 metabolizer status and atomoxetine dosing in children and adolescents with ADHD. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol 2008; 18:79-86. [PMID: 17698328 DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2007.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2006] [Revised: 06/12/2007] [Accepted: 06/20/2007] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To determine whether physicians can adequately titrate atomoxetine without knowing genotype status for hepatic cytochrome P450 2D6, we pooled data from two open-label studies of atomoxetine in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Patients were assessed weekly up to 10 weeks and doses titrated for efficacy and tolerability at the discretion of investigators (max. 1.8 mg/kg/d). Mean dose was 0.1 mg/kg/d lower in poor metabolizer (PM) patients (n=87) than extensive metabolizers (EMs, n=1239). PMs demonstrated marginally better efficacy on the ADHDRS-IV-Parent:Inv and had comparable safety profiles, except for a 4.0-bpm greater increase in mean pulse rate and a 1.0-kg greater weight loss. Changes from baseline in Fridericia QTc did not differ between groups or correlate with dose in PMs. Results suggest genotyping is unnecessary during routine clinical management, because investigators were able to dose atomoxetine to comparable efficacy and safety levels in EMs and PMs without knowledge of genotype metabolizer status.
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- Paula T Trzepacz
- Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana 46285, USA.
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Relevance of pharmacogenetic aspects of mercaptopurine metabolism in the treatment of interstitial lung disease. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2007; 13:458-63. [DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0b013e328273bc18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Swen JJ, Huizinga TW, Gelderblom H, de Vries EGE, Assendelft WJJ, Kirchheiner J, Guchelaar HJ. Translating pharmacogenomics: challenges on the road to the clinic. PLoS Med 2007; 4:e209. [PMID: 17696640 PMCID: PMC1945038 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Pharmacogenomics is one of the first clinical applications of the postgenomic era. It promises personalized medicine rather than the established "one size fits all" approach to drugs and dosages. The expected reduction in trial and error should ultimately lead to more efficient and safer drug therapy. In recent years, commercially available pharmacogenomic tests have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but their application in patient care remains very limited. More generally, the implementation of pharmacogenomics in routine clinical practice presents significant challenges. This article presents specific clinical examples of such challenges and discusses how obstacles to implementation of pharmacogenomic testing can be addressed.
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The human genome project and related research initiatives have enabled the identification of a significant number of genetic variants that are predictive of drug response and outcome (pharmacogenomic biomarkers). As yet, incorporation of routine pharmacogenomic testing into clinical practice has been relatively modest. Potential barriers to adoption include a relative lack of prospective controlled trials establishing the benefits of such testing, economic constraints, and ethical concerns, among others. Clinicians considering the use of pharmacogenomic testing in their practice also may be unfamiliar with the concepts and principles underlying this rapidly evolving discipline. Consequently, the purpose of this review is to provide the clinical pharmacologist with a primer on the principles and molecular mechanisms underlying pharmacogenomics. In addition, the methods currently being used to discover novel pharmacogenomic biomarkers and then apply these to clinical practice will be described.
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- Michael H Court
- Comparative and Molecular Pharmacogenomics Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111, USA
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Klotz U. The role of pharmacogenetics in the metabolism of antiepileptic drugs: pharmacokinetic and therapeutic implications. Clin Pharmacokinet 2007; 46:271-9. [PMID: 17375979 DOI: 10.2165/00003088-200746040-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Several different factors, including pharmacogenetics, contribute to interindividual variability in drug response. Like most other agents, many antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are metabolised by a variety of enzymatic reactions, and the cytochrome P450 (CYP) superfamily has attracted considerable attention. Some of those CYPs exist in the form of genetic (allelic) variants, which may also affect the plasma concentrations or drug exposure (area under the plasma concentration-time curve [AUC]) of AEDs. With regard to the metabolism of AEDs, the polymorphic CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 are of interest. This review summarises the evidence as to whether such polymorphisms affect the clinical action of AEDs. In the case of mephenytoin, defects in its metabolism may be attributable to >10 mutated alleles (designated as *2, *3 and others) of the gene expressing CYP2C19. Consequently, poor metabolisers (PMs) and extensive metabolisers (EMs) could be differentiated, whose frequencies vary among ethnic populations. CYP2C19 contributes to the metabolism of diazepam and phenytoin, the latter drug also representing a substrate of CYP2C9, with its predominant variants being defined as *2 and *3. For both AEDs, there is maximally a 2-fold difference in the hepatic elimination rate (e.g. clearance) or the AUC between the extremes of EMs and PMs which, in the case of phenytoin (an AED with a narrow 'therapeutic window'), would suggest a dosage reduction only for patients who are carriers of mutated alleles of both CYP2C19 and CYP2C9, a subgroup that is very rare among Caucasians (about 1% of the population) but more frequent in Asians (about 10%). The minor contribution of CYP2C19 to the metabolism of phenobarbital (phenobarbitone) can be overlooked. In rare cases, valproic acid can be metabolised to the reactive (hepatotoxic) metabolite, 4-ene-valproic acid. It is not yet clear whether genetic variants of the involved enzyme (CYP2C9) are responsible for this problem. Likewise, the active metabolite of carbamazepine, carbamazepine-10,11-epoxide, is transformed by the microsomal epoxide hydrolase, an enzyme that is also highly polymorphic, but the pharmacokinetic and clinical consequences still need to be evaluated. Pharmacogenetic investigations have increased our general knowledge of drug disposition and action. As for old and especially new AEDs the pharmacogenetic influence on their metabolism is not very striking, it is not surprising that there are no treatment guidelines taking pharmacogenetic data into account. Therefore, the traditional and validated therapeutic drug monitoring approach, representing a direct 'phenotype' assessment, still remains the method of choice when an individualised dosing regimen is anticipated. Nevertheless, pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics can offer some novel contributions when attempts are made to maximise drug efficacy and enhance drug safety.
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- Ulrich Klotz
- Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institut für Klinische Pharmakologie, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Corkindale D, Ward H, McKinnon R. Low adoption of pharmacogenetic testing: an exploration and explanation of the reasons in Australia. Per Med 2007; 4:191-199. [DOI: 10.2217/17410541.4.2.191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The research reported here sought to identify and illuminate the reasons for the low adoption of pharmacogenetic tests in Australia. The research initially established possible reasons and propositions drawn from previous studies and surveys on the problem in Europe and the literature on the adoption of innovations. A small-scale exploratory, qualitative study was undertaken in one state in Australia; clinicians and other stake-holders were interviewed about their use of or support for pharmacogenetic tests. The expected, quite extensive individual factors known to influence adoption and rejection of innovations were found to be present in the situations covered. The reasons for nonadoption that were found in previous surveys were also supported. Some other, possibly critical, reasons were also identified. The implications from this initial exploration are discussed and the prospects for the increased use of the tests proposed.
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- David Corkindale
- University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
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- University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
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- University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
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Gardiner SJ, Gearry RB, Barclay ML, Begg EJ. Two cases of thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) deficiency--a lucky save and a near miss with azathioprine. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2007; 62:473-6. [PMID: 16995868 PMCID: PMC1885160 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2005.02474.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The association between thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) deficiency and myelosuppression with azathioprine is well recognized. Two cases are presented that illustrate the very different outcomes that may occur with azathioprine in patients with TPMT deficiency, which affects 0.3-0.6% of caucasians. CASE 1: The first patient's TPMT deficiency was identified following hospitalization for pancytopenia attributed to azathioprine. CASE 2: The second patient was identified as deficient early in treatment and myelosuppression was avoided by treating with a greatly decreased dose (25 mg per week). CONCLUSIONS Testing for TPMT ideally should be performed in every patient commencing a thiopurine drug.
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- Sharon J Gardiner
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Christchurch Hospital and Christchurch School of Medicine, Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Gardiner SJ, Begg EJ. Pharmacogenetics, drug-metabolizing enzymes, and clinical practice. Pharmacol Rev 2006; 58:521-90. [PMID: 16968950 DOI: 10.1124/pr.58.3.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 235] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The application of pharmacogenetics holds great promise for individualized therapy. However, it has little clinical reality at present, despite many claims. The main problem is that the evidence base supporting genetic testing before therapy is weak. The pharmacology of the drugs subject to inherited variability in metabolism is often complex. Few have simple or single pathways of elimination. Some have active metabolites or enantiomers with different activities and pathways of elimination. Drug dosing is likely to be influenced only if the aggregate molar activity of all active moieties at the site of action is predictably affected by genotype or phenotype. Variation in drug concentration must be significant enough to provide "signal" over and above normal variation, and there must be a genuine concentration-effect relationship. The therapeutic index of the drug will also influence test utility. After considering all of these factors, the benefits of prospective testing need to be weighed against the costs and against other endpoints of effect. It is not surprising that few drugs satisfy these requirements. Drugs (and enzymes) for which there is a reasonable evidence base supporting genotyping or phenotyping include suxamethonium/mivacurium (butyrylcholinesterase), and azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine (thiopurine methyltransferase). Drugs for which there is a potential case for prospective testing include warfarin (CYP2C9), perhexiline (CYP2D6), and perhaps the proton pump inhibitors (CYP2C19). No other drugs have an evidence base that is sufficient to justify prospective testing at present, although some warrant further evaluation. In this review we summarize the current evidence base for pharmacogenetics in relation to drug-metabolizing enzymes.
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- Sharon J Gardiner
- Department of Medicine, Christchurch School of Medicine, Private Bag 4345, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Observations over the later half of the last century have suggested that genetic factors may be the prime determinant of drug response, at least for some drugs. Retrospectively gathered data have provided further support to the notion that genotype-based prescribing will improve the overall efficacy rates and minimize adverse drug reactions (ADRs), making personalized medicine a reality. During the last 16 years, 38 drugs have been withdrawn from major markets due to safety concerns. Inevitably, a question arises as to whether it might be possible to 'rescue' some of these drugs by promoting genotype-based prescribing. However, ironically pharmacogenetics has not perceptibly improved the risk/benefit of a large number of genetically susceptible drugs that are already in wide clinical use and are associated with serious ADRs. Drug-induced hepatotoxicity and QT interval prolongation (with or without torsade de pointes) account for 24 (63%) of these 38 drug withdrawals. In terms of the number of drugs implicated, both these toxicities are on the increase. Many others have had to be withdrawn due to their inappropriate use. This paper discusses the criteria that a drug would need to fulfill, and summarizes the likely regulatory requirements, before its pharmacogenetic rescue can be considered to be realistic. One drug that fulfils these criteria is perhexiline (withdrawn worldwide in 1988) and is discussed in some detail. For the majority of these 38 drugs there are, at present, no candidates for genetic traits to which the toxicity that led to their withdrawal may be linked. For a few other drugs where a potential candidate for a genetic trait might explain the toxicity of concern, the majority of patients who experienced the index toxicity had easily managed nongenetic risk factors. It may be possible to rescue these drugs simply by careful attention to their dose, interaction potential and prescribing patterns, but without the need for any pharmacogenetic test. In addition, the pharmacogenetic rescue of drugs might not be as effective as anticipated as hardly any pharmacogenetic test is known to have the required test efficiency to promote individualized therapy. Multiple pathways of drug elimination, contribution to toxicity by metabolites as well as the parent drug, gene-gene interactions, multiple mechanisms of toxicity and inadequate characterization of phenotype account for this lack of highly predictive tests. The clinical use of tests that lack the required efficiency carries the risks of over- or under-dosing some patients, denying the drug to others and decreasing physician vigilance of patients. Above all, at present, prescribing physicians lack an adequate understanding of pharmacogenetics and its limitations. It is also questionable whether their prescribing will comply with the requirements for pretreatment pharmacogenetic tests to make pharmacogenetic rescue a realistic goal.
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Wadelius M, Pirmohamed M. Pharmacogenetics of warfarin: current status and future challenges. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2006; 7:99-111. [PMID: 16983400 DOI: 10.1038/sj.tpj.6500417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 230] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is difficult to use because of the wide variation in dose required to achieve a therapeutic effect, and the risk of serious bleeding. Warfarin acts by interfering with the recycling of vitamin K in the liver, which leads to reduced activation of several clotting factors. Thirty genes that may be involved in the biotransformation and mode of action of warfarin are discussed in this review. The most important genes affecting the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of warfarin are CYP2C9 (cytochrome P(450) 2C9) and VKORC1 (vitamin K epoxide reductase complex subunit 1). These two genes, together with environmental factors, partly explain the interindividual variation in warfarin dose requirements. Large ongoing studies of genes involved in the actions of warfarin, together with prospective assessment of environmental factors, will undoubtedly increase the capacity to accurately predict warfarin dose. Implementation of pre-prescription genotyping and individualized warfarin therapy represents an opportunity to minimize the risk of haemorrhage without compromising effectiveness.
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- M Wadelius
- Department of Medical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
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1. Pharmacogenetics refers to the study of genetically controlled variations in drug response. Functional variants caused by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes encoding drug-metabolising enzymes, transporters, ion channels and drug receptors have been known to be associated with interindividual and interethnic variation in drug response. Genetic variations in these genes play a role in influencing the efficacy and toxicity of medications. 2. Rapid, precise and cost-effective high-throughput technological platforms are essential for performing large-scale mutational analysis of genetic markers involved in the aetiology of variable responses to drug therapy. 3. The application of a pharmacogenetics approach to therapeutics in general clinical practice is still far from being achieved today owing to various constraints, such as limited accessibility of technology, inadequate knowledge, ambiguity of the role of variants and ethical concerns. 4. Drug actions are determined by the interplay of several genes encoding different proteins involved in various biochemical pathways. With rapidly emerging SNP discovery technological platforms and widespread knowledge on the role of SNPs in disease susceptibility and variability in drug response, the pharmacogenetics approach to therapeutics is anticipated to take off in the not-too-distant future. This will present profound clinical, economic and social implications for health care.
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- Seok Hwee Koo
- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Martin AM, Krueger R, Almeida CA, Nolan D, Phillips E, Mallal S. A sensitive and rapid alternative to HLA typing as a genetic screening test for abacavir hypersensitivity syndrome. Pharmacogenet Genomics 2006; 16:353-7. [PMID: 16609367 DOI: 10.1097/01.fpc.0000197468.16126.cd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Abacavir hypersensitivity reaction (ABC HSR) is a potentially life-threatening adverse reaction that affects approximately 8% of patients that initiate this antiretroviral drug. Independent groups have shown a strong predictive association between ABC HSR and HLA-B*5701, indicating that exclusion of HLA-B*5701 positive individuals from abacavir treatment would largely prevent ABC HSR. However, the limited availability and relatively high cost of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing represent barriers to the widespread implementation of this pharmacogenetic approach to abacavir prescribing. To facilitate routine screening, we have developed a rapid flow cytometry method for HLA-B57 phenotyping using commercially available B17 monoclonal antibodies. METHODS Whole blood samples from 84 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients were examined by standard flow cytometry methods, using a two-colour B17-specific immunofluorescence assay in the CD45 lymphocyte population. RESULTS All eight HLA-B57 individuals examined tested positive, while HLA-B57/58 negative individuals (n=74) tested negative for this flow cytometry test. Two non-HLA-B57 individuals showed weak cross-reactivity. CONCLUSION In our predominantly Caucasian population, B17/CD45 dual staining was sufficient to identify individuals carrying B17 cell surface antigens. This approach, utilizing flow cytometry methods that are widely available in HIV laboratories, therefore offers a sensitive, rapid and cost-effective screening assay prior to abacavir prescription. Following risk stratification with this assay, it would be anticipated that identification of HLA-B*5701 using molecular HLA typing methods would be required in <10% of the screened population.
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- Annalise M Martin
- Centre for Clinical Immunology and Biomedical Statistics, Royal Perth Hospital and Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia
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Zineh I, Pebanco GD, Aquilante CL, Gerhard T, Beitelshees AL, Beasley BN, Hartzema AG. Discordance between availability of pharmacogenetics studies and pharmacogenetics-based prescribing information for the top 200 drugs. Ann Pharmacother 2006; 40:639-44. [PMID: 16595569 DOI: 10.1345/aph.1g464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite growing numbers of pharmacogenetics studies, little pharmacogenetics-based prescribing information is available to practitioners. It is possible that the lack of prescribing data for commonly used drugs is due to a paucity of evidence-based pharmacogenetics literature for these agents. OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between pharmacogenetics prescribing data in drug package inserts (PIs) and pharmacogenetics research literature for agents represented in the top 200 prescribed drugs for 2003. METHODS A PubMed search (to August 7, 2004) was performed to identify pharmacogenetics studies relevant to the top 200 drugs. These data were compared with PIs for drugs in the top 200 list that contained pharmacogenetics prescribing information. RESULTS Pharmacogenetics data in the literature were available for 71.3% of the top 200 drugs. The gene involved coded for a drug-metabolizing enzyme in 34.5% of the literature sampled. The remaining 65.5% of the pharmacogenetics studies contained information largely related to genetic variability in target proteins and drug transporters. Three drugs with PIs containing pharmacogenetics prescribing information deemed to be useful to guide therapy were in the top 200 list (celecoxib, fluoxetine, pantoprazole). There was no consensus on the strength of association between genetic variability and drug response for these agents. CONCLUSIONS The lack of specific pharmacogenetics-based prescribing information in PIs for commonly used drugs does not seem to be related to a paucity of pharmacogenetics data in the research literature. Rather, other factors including, but not limited to, the uncertain clinical relevance of genetic associations may make practical prescribing recommendations difficult.
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- Issam Zineh
- College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Center for Pharmacogenomics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
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Rogausch A, Prause D, Schallenberg A, Brockmöller J, Himmel W. Patients' and physicians' perspectives on pharmacogenetic testing. Pharmacogenomics 2006; 7:49-59. [PMID: 16354124 DOI: 10.2217/14622416.7.1.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The integration of pharmacogenetic testing into routine care will, in part, depend upon the patients' and physicians' acceptance of these tests. Empirical data regarding patients' and physicians' views on pharmacogenetic testing are lacking. OBJECTIVES To explore patients' and physicians' perspectives on the potential implications of pharmacogenetic testing, particularly focusing on asthma, and to analyze the possible determinants of their expectations, hopes and fears. METHODS We conducted telephone interviews with patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease taking part in a larger pharmacogenetic study, in addition to general practitioners (GPs) from a different region in Germany. A total of 328 patients and 378 GPs were invited to participate. Determinants of their attitudes toward pharmacogenetic testing were assessed using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Informed consent to participate in this study was given by 196 patients (60%) and 106 GPs (28%). Most patients (96%) and physicians (52%) appreciated the availability of pharmacogenetic tests for a disease such as asthma. Approximately a third of the patients worried about potential unfavorable test results (35%) and violation of privacy (36%). Female patients were more likely to have a fearful attitude (odds ratio [OR]=2.85; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.58-5.12). Younger patients were generally more likely to be hopeful about the usefulness of pharmacogenetic testing (OR=2.12; CI=1.01-4.46). The GPs' concerns were mainly related to the possibility that patients might either be put under pressure to be tested (72%) or be disadvantaged at private health insurance agencies (61%). The nature of the responsible institution, the clarity of the research aim and explicit informed consent from patients influenced a physicians' decision regarding whether to support a pharmacogenetic study. CONCLUSION The concerns of patients and GPs differ somewhat with respect to negative psychosocial consequences, discrimination or violation of privacy. Development of information for physicians and patients would be helpful in preventing unrealistic fears or hopes.
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- Anja Rogausch
- Georg-August-University Göttingen, Department of General Practice/Family Medicine, Humboldtallee 3837073 Göttingen, Germany.
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