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Tang HX, Ho MD, Vu NP, Cao HV, Ngo VA, Nguyen VT, Nguyen TD, Nguyen TD. Association between Genetic Polymorphism of SCN1A, GABRA1 and ABCB1 and Drug Responsiveness in Vietnamese Epileptic Children. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:637. [PMID: 38674283 PMCID: PMC11052159 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60040637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Drug resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a major hurdle in epilepsy, which hinders clinical care, patients' management and treatment outcomes. DRE may partially result from genetic variants that alter proteins responsible for drug targets and drug transporters in the brain. We aimed to examine the relationship between SCN1A, GABRA1 and ABCB1 polymorphism and drug response in epilepsy children in Vietnam. Materials and Methods: In total, 213 children diagnosed with epilepsy were recruited in this study (101 were drug responsive and 112 were drug resistant). Sanger sequencing had been performed in order to detect six single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) belonging to SCN1A (rs2298771, rs3812718, rs10188577), GABRA1 (rs2279020) and ABCB1 (rs1128503, rs1045642) in study group. The link between SNPs and drug response status was examined by the Chi-squared test or the Fisher's exact test. Results: Among six investigated SNPs, two SNPs showed significant difference between the responsive and the resistant group. Among those, heterozygous genotype of SCN1A rs2298771 (AG) were at higher frequency in the resistant patients compared with responsive patients, playing as risk factor of refractory epilepsy. Conversely, the heterozygous genotype of SCN1A rs3812718 (CT) was significantly lower in the resistant compared with the responsive group. No significant association was found between the remaining four SNPs and drug response. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated a significant association between the SCN1A genetic polymorphism which increased risk of drug-resistant epilepsy in Vietnamese epileptic children. This important finding further supports the underlying molecular mechanisms of SCN1A genetic variants in the pathogenesis of drug-resistant epilepsy in children.
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- Hai Xuan Tang
- Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, 19 Ton That Tung, Vinh 460000, Nghe An, Vietnam; (H.X.T.); (M.D.H.)
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- Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, 19 Ton That Tung, Vinh 460000, Nghe An, Vietnam; (H.X.T.); (M.D.H.)
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- Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam;
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- Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, 18/879 La Thanh, Dong Da 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam; (H.V.C.); (V.A.N.); (V.T.N.)
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- Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, 18/879 La Thanh, Dong Da 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam; (H.V.C.); (V.A.N.); (V.T.N.)
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- Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, 18/879 La Thanh, Dong Da 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam; (H.V.C.); (V.A.N.); (V.T.N.)
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- Department of Neurology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, 261 Phung Hung, Ha Dong 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam;
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- Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam;
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Khairani AF, Sutarni S, Sholikhah EN, Malueka RG, Luthffia A, Vidyanti AN. Association of SCN1A Gene Polymorphism with Phenytoin Response in Patients with Epilepsy: Relevance of Stratification by the History of Febrile Seizure. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.9583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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AIM: The SCN1A gene encodes the NaV1.1 sodium channel in the central nervous system that serves as the target for phenytoin. Our study aimed to investigate the association of SCN1A polymorphism (SNP rs3812718) with phenytoin response.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 120 epileptic patients who had received phenytoin for at least 1 year were enrolled in the study and genotyped using the TaqMan assay. They were classified into phenytoin-responsive (n = 62) and phenytoin unresponsive groups (n = 58). Patients were also stratified according to the history of febrile seizure (24 in the febrile seizure subgroup; 96 patients in the no history of febrile seizure subgroup) and epilepsy etiology (47 in idiopathic; 73 in the symptomatic + cryptogenic subgroup).
RESULTS: The frequency of AA (19% vs. 11.3%) and AG genotypes (43.1% vs. 40.3%) was found to be more frequent in phenytoin unresponsive. GG genotypes dominated in the phenytoin responsive group (37.9% vs. 48.4%) but were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). We identified two variables associated with phenytoin response: the etiology of epilepsy (p = 0.012) and history of febrile seizure (0.014). A significant positive association between the rs3812718 genotype and phenytoin response was found when patients were stratified by a history of febrile seizures. In patients without a history of febrile seizures, the AA genotype had a higher risk of phenytoin unresponsiveness than the GG genotype (p = 0.048; OR 3.73, 95% CI: 1.01–13.78).
CONCLUSION: There was no significant association between the rs3812718 polymorphism and phenytoin responsiveness in patients with epilepsy. In the patients without a history of febrile seizure subgroup, AA increased the risk of phenytoin unresponsiveness compared to the GG genotype.
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Mousavi SF, Hasanpour K, Nazarzadeh M, Adli A, Bazghandi MS, Asadi A, Rad A, Gholami O. ABCG2, SCN1A and CYP3A5 genes polymorphism and drug-resistant epilepsy in children: A case-control study. Seizure 2022; 97:58-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2022.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Zhang ML, Chen XL, Bai ZF, Zhao X, Li WX, Wang XY, Zhang H, Chen XF, Zhang SQ, Tang JF, Xiao XH, Zhao YL. ABCB1 c.3435C > T and EPHX1 c.416A > G polymorphisms influence plasma carbamazepine concentration, metabolism, and pharmacoresistance in epileptic patients. Gene 2021; 805:145907. [PMID: 34411648 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2021.145907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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The gene polymorphisms of ABCB1, EPHX1, and SCN1A were found to influence carbamazepine (CBZ) metabolism and resistance in epilepsy patients, but the relevance remains controversial. To reveal the relationships among the gene polymorphisms of ABCB1, EPHX1, SCN1A and the metabolism and resistance of CBZ, the databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Science and Technique Journals, China Biology medicine disc and Wan Fang were retrieved for suitable studies up to April 2021. 18 studies containing 3293 epilepsy patients were included. The result revealed the gene polymorphism of ABCB1 c.3435C > T is significantly associated with altered concentration-dose ratios of CBZ (CDRCBZ) (CC vs. CT, OR = 0.25 (95% CI: 0.08-0.42), P = 0.004), and EPHX c.416A > G gene polymorphism may also significantly adjusted the concentration-dose ratios of carbamazepine-10, 11-trans dihydrodiol (CDRCBZD) (AA vs. GG, OR = 0.48 (95% CI: 0.01-0.96), P = 0.045; AG vs. GG, OR = 0.68 (95% CI: 0.16-1.20), P = 0.010, respectively) and the ratio of CBZD:carbamazepine-10,11-epoxide (CBZE) (CDRCBZD:CDRCBZE) (AG vs GG, OR = 0.83 (95% CI: 0.31-1.36), P = 0.002). Furthermore, ABCB1 c.3435C > T polymorphism was also observed to be significantly influenced CBZ resistance (CC vs TT, OR = 1.78 (95% CI: 1.17-2.72), P = 0.008; CT vs TT, OR = 1.60 (95% CI: 1.12-2.30), P = 0.01; CC + CT vs TT, OR = 1.61 (95% CI: 1.15-2.26), P = 0.006, respectively). Therefore, CBZ metabolism and resistance in patients with epilepsy may be adjusted by the gene polymorphisms of ABCB1 c.3435C > T and EPHX1 c.416A > G which provides the further scientific basis for clinical individualized therapy of epilepsy. However, larger sample size studies are still needed to provide further conclusive evidence.
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- Ming-Liang Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Province Engineering Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation Technology of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Department of Hepatology, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100039, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Fricke-Galindo I, Jung-Cook H, Martínez-Juárez IE, Monroy-Jaramillo N, Ortega-Vázquez A, Rojas-Tomé IS, Dorado P, Peñas-Lledó E, Llerena A, López-López M. Relevance of NR1I2 variants on carbamazepine therapy in Mexican Mestizos with epilepsy at a tertiary-care hospital. Pharmacogenomics 2021; 22:983-996. [PMID: 34612084 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2021-0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: We evaluated the potential influence of genetic (CYP3A5, EPHX1, NR1I2, HNF4A, ABCC2, RALBP1, SCN1A, SCN2A and GABRA1) and nongenetic factors on carbamazepine (CBZ) response, adverse drug reactions and CBZ plasma concentrations in 126 Mexican Mestizos (MM) with epilepsy. Subjects & methods: Patients were genotyped for 27 variants using TaqMan® assays. Results: CBZ response was associated with NR1I2 variants and lamotrigine cotreatment. CBZ-induced adverse drug reactions were related to antiepileptic polytherapy and SCN1A rs2298771/rs3812718 haplotype. CBZ plasma concentrations were influenced by NR1I2-rs2276707 and -rs3814058, and by phenytoin cotreatment. CBZ daily dose was also influenced by NR1I2-rs3814055 and EPHX1-rs1051740. Conclusion: Interindividual variability in CBZ treatment was partly explained by NR1I2, EPHX1 and SCN1A variants, as well as antiepileptic cotreatment in MM with epilepsy.
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- Ingrid Fricke-Galindo
- Metropolitan Autonomous University, Campus Xochimilco, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Villa Quietud, 04960, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Manuel Velasco Suárez, Insurgentes Sur 3877, La Fama, 14269, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico.,National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, Av. Universidad 3000, C.U., 04510, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Manuel Velasco Suárez, Insurgentes Sur 3877, La Fama, 14269, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Manuel Velasco Suárez, Insurgentes Sur 3877, La Fama, 14269, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Metropolitan Autonomous University, Campus Xochimilco, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Villa Quietud, 04960, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Manuel Velasco Suárez, Insurgentes Sur 3877, La Fama, 14269, Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Biosanitary Research Institute, INUBE Extremadura University, Avda. de Elvas, Badajoz, 06006, Spain.,Department of Medical-Surgery Therapeutics, University of Extremadura, Avda. Virgen del Puerto, Plasencia, 10600, Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute, INUBE Extremadura University, Avda. de Elvas, Badajoz, 06006, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Extremadura, Av. de Elvas, s/n, Badajoz, 06006, Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute, INUBE Extremadura University, Avda. de Elvas, Badajoz, 06006, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Extremadura, Av. de Elvas, s/n, Badajoz, 06006, Spain.,CICAB Clinical Research Center, Extremadura University Hospital, Campus Universitario, Av. de Elvas, s/n, Badajoz, 06080, Spain
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- Metropolitan Autonomous University, Campus Xochimilco, Calzada del Hueso 1100, Villa Quietud, 04960, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico
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Bruxel EM, do Canto AM, Bruno DCF, Geraldis JC, Lopes-Cendes I. Multi-omic strategies applied to the study of pharmacoresistance in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsia Open 2021; 7 Suppl 1:S94-S120. [PMID: 34486831 PMCID: PMC9340306 DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) is the most common type of focal epilepsy in adults, and hippocampal sclerosis (HS) is a frequent histopathological feature in patients with MTLE. Pharmacoresistance is present in at least one-third of patients with MTLE with HS (MTLE+HS). Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the mechanisms of pharmacoresistance in epilepsy, including the effect of genetic and molecular factors. In recent years, the increased knowledge generated by high-throughput omic technologies has significantly improved the power of molecular genetic studies to discover new mechanisms leading to disease and response to treatment. In this review, we present and discuss the contribution of different omic modalities to understand the basic mechanisms determining pharmacoresistance in patients with MTLE+HS. We provide an overview and a critical discussion of the findings, limitations, new approaches, and future directions of these studies to improve the understanding of pharmacoresistance in MTLE+HS. However, it is important to point out that, as with other complex traits, pharmacoresistance to anti-seizure medications is likely a multifactorial condition in which gene-gene and gene-environment interactions play an important role. Thus, studies using multidimensional approaches are more likely to unravel these intricate biological processes.
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- Estela M Bruxel
- Departments of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.,Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (BRAINN), Campinas, Brazil
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- Departments of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.,Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (BRAINN), Campinas, Brazil
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- Departments of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.,Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (BRAINN), Campinas, Brazil
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- Departments of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.,Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (BRAINN), Campinas, Brazil
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- Departments of Translational Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil.,Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (BRAINN), Campinas, Brazil
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Zhao GX, Zhang Z, Cai WK, Shen ML, Wang P, He GH. Associations between CYP3A4, CYP3A5 and SCN1A polymorphisms and carbamazepine metabolism in epilepsy: A meta-analysis. Epilepsy Res 2021; 173:106615. [PMID: 33756436 DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2021.106615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE CYP3A4 (rs2242480), CYP3A5 (rs776746) and SCN1A (rs3812718 and rs2298771) gene polymorphisms were previously indicated to be associated with carbamazepine (CBZ) metabolism and resistance in epilepsy. However, previous studies regarding the effects of these polymorphisms still remain controversial. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate whether the four polymorphisms are associated with CBZ metabolism and resistance. METHODS The PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Science and Technique Journals Database, China Biology Medicine disc and Wan Fang Database were searched up to January 2021 for appropriate studies regarding the association of rs2242480, rs776746, rs3812718 and rs2234922 polymorphisms with CBZ metabolism and resistance. The meta-analysis was conducted by Review Manager 5.3 software. RESULTS Eighteen studies involving 2546 related epilepsy patients were included. We found that the G allele of CYP3A4 rs2242480 markedly decreased the plasma CBZ concentration in epilepsy. For CYP3A5 rs776746 polymorphism, the GG genotype (homozygote codominant model: GG vs. AA) and GG + GA genotype (dominant model: GG + GA vs. AA and recessive model: GG vs. GA + AA) were respectively found to be significantly associated with increased CBZ plasma concentration. Additionally, it was also found that the SCN1A rs3812718 A allele was significantly associated with decreased CBZ plasma concentration and increased CBZ resistance. However, no association was observed between SCN1A rs2298771 polymorphism and CBZ metabolism and resistance. CONCLUSION The CYP3A4 rs2242480, CYP3A5 rs776746 and SCN1A rs3812718 polymorphisms may play important roles in CBZ metabolism and resistance, while SCN1A rs2298771 polymorphism is not associated with CBZ in epilepsy. These findings would improve the individualized therapy of epileptic patients in clinics.
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- Gui-Xin Zhao
- Department of Pharmacy, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming, 650032, China; Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650500, China; Research Center of Clinical Pharmacology, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650021, China
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- Medical Engineering Section, The 306th Hospital of PLA, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming, 650032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming, 650032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming, 650032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Kunming, 650032, China; Research Center of Clinical Pharmacology, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650021, China.
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Gogou M, Pavlou E. Efficacy of antiepileptic drugs in the era of pharmacogenomics: A focus on childhood. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2019; 23:674-684. [PMID: 31280948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND In recent years advances in the field of pharmacogenomics have expanded the concept for more individualized treatments. Our aim is to provide literature data about the relationship between genetic polymorphisms and efficacy of antiepileptic drugs in children. METHODS Pubmed was used as the main medical database source. Only original research papers were considered. No year-of-publication restriction was placed. Quality of evidence was assessed according to American Academy of Neurology guidelines. RESULTS A total of 12 cross-sectional and case-control studies fulfilled our selection criteria. ABCB1 gene was associated with drug responsiveness in 2 out of 6 studies and ABCC2 gene in 1 out of 1 studies. SCN1A gene was also associated with seizure control in 4 out of 5 studies. Cytochrome P450 genes were found to significantly affect drug responsiveness in 2 out of 4 studies, while polymorphisms of uridinediphosphateglucuronosyltransferaseUGT2B7 gene predisposed to drug-resistance in 1 out of 2 studies. CONCLUSION Variability in genes coding for sodium channels, drug transporters and cytochrome P450 enzymes can have a significant impact on response to antiepileptic drugs. Larger prospective studies with better stratification of samples are needed to shed light on these associations.
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- Maria Gogou
- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, University General Hospital AHEPA, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, University General Hospital AHEPA, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Shi L, Zhu M, Li H, Wen Z, Chen X, Luo J, Lin C, Zhang Z. SCN1A and SCN2A polymorphisms are associated with response to valproic acid in Chinese epilepsy patients. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2019; 75:655-663. [PMID: 30693367 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-019-02633-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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PURPOSE There is a large inter-individual variation in the efficacy of valproic acid (VPA) against epilepsy. The genetic polymorphism influence of sodium channels on VPA response remains a matter of debate. The aim of the study was to explore the effect of SCN1A and SCN2A gene polymorphisms on VPA response in the treatment of epilepsy among Chinese patients. METHODS A total of 354 epileptic patients with VPA treatment were genotyped for five single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), including SCN1A rs10188577 T>C, rs2298771 T>C, rs3812718 G>A, and SCN2A rs2304016 A>G, rs17183814 G>A. A binary logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association of genotype with VPA antiepileptic effects, adjusting the influence of confounding factors. RESULTS Genotype distributions of all selected SNPs were consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in epilepsy patients. SCN1A rs3812718 and SCN2A rs2304016 were found to be significantly associated with VPA response, both in monotherapy and in VPA-based polytherapy. Patients with the rs3812718 A allele were more frequently seen in the VPA-responsive group (P < 0.05), and the rs2304016 G allele was related to an increased risk of resistance to VPA therapy (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study revealed that SCN1A rs3812718 and SCN2A rs2304016 polymorphisms might be markers of VPA response in Chinese epilepsy patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR-1800016477.
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- Lihong Shi
- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.,Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.,Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.,Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, No. 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, No. 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.,Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.,Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China. .,Institute of Hospital Pharmacy, Central South University, No. 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
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Association between SCN1A polymorphism rs3812718 and valproic acid resistance in epilepsy children: a case-control study and meta-analysis. Biosci Rep 2018; 38:BSR20181654. [PMID: 30413604 PMCID: PMC6435549 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20181654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Resistance to valproic acid (VPA), a first-line antiepileptic drug (AED), is occurring at an alarming rate, particularly in children. Signal nucleotide polymorphisms are considered crucial in this process. Therefore, we investigated whether the SCN1A polymorphism rs3812718 could be associated with VPA resistance. A total of 231 children with epilepsy who were solely administered VPA were enrolled. DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood samples and was genotyped by the Mass Array method. Furthermore, a meta-analysis was conducted between the drug responsive and resistant patients who were exposed to voltage-gated sodium channels. Results revealed that the TT genotype was associated with a higher risk of developing drug resistance (OR = 2.636, 95% CI 1.08–6.433, P = 0.033). After adjusting for the risk factors, a significant difference was still observed between the responsive and resistant groups (OR = 2.861, 95% CI 1.141–7.174, P = 0.025). Moreover, the recessive model was associated with a decreased drug resistance (OR = 0.402, 95% CI 0.167–0.968, P = 0.042) after correcting the risk factors. Meta-analysis of nine studies revealed similar results. In conclusion, our results proved that the rs3812718 TT genotype was associated with a high risk of developing drug resistance, and the recessive model could decrease the risk of VPA resistance.
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Chouchi M, Kaabachi W, Tizaoui K, Daghfous R, Aidli S, Hila L. The HLA-B*15:02 polymorphism and Tegretol ® -induced serious cutaneous reactions in epilepsy: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2018; 174:278-291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2017.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2016] [Revised: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Angelopoulou C, Veletza S, Heliopoulos I, Vadikolias K, Tripsianis G, Stathi C, Piperidou C. Association of SCN1A gene polymorphism with antiepileptic drug responsiveness in the population of Thrace, Greece. Arch Med Sci 2017; 13:138-147. [PMID: 28144265 PMCID: PMC5206360 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2016.59737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Accepted: 03/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim was to examine the influence of the SCN1A gene polymorphism IVS5-91 rs3812718 G>A on the response to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in monotherapy or polytherapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two hundred epilepsy patients and 200 healthy subjects were genotyped for SCN1A IVS5-91 rs3812718 G>A polymorphism using TaqMan assay. Patients were divided into drug-responsive and drug-resistant patients. The drug-responsive group was further studied, comparing monotherapy in maximum and minimum doses and monotherapy-responsive and -resistant groups. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in the allelic frequencies and genotype distributions between patients and controls (p = 0.178). The distribution of SCN1A IVS5-91 rs3812718 G>A genotypes was similar between drug-responsive and drug-resistant patients (p = 0.463). The differences in genotype distributions (A/A or A/G vs. G/G) between monotherapy-responsive and -resistant groups were statistically significant (p = 0.021). Within the monotherapy-responsive group, patients with the A/A or A/G genotype needed higher dose AEDs than patients with the G/G genotype (p = 0.032). The relative risk for generalized epilepsy due to A-containing genotypes was of marginal statistical significance when compared with the G/G genotype (p = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Overall, our findings demonstrate an association of SCN1A IVS5-91 rs3812718 G>A polymorphism with AED responsiveness in monotherapy without evidence of an effect on drug-resistant epilepsy.
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- Department of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Fricke-Galindo I, Ortega-Vázquez A, Monroy-Jaramillo N, Dorado P, Jung-Cook H, Peñas-Lledó E, LLerena A, López-López M. Allele and genotype frequencies of genes relevant to anti-epileptic drug therapy in Mexican-Mestizo healthy volunteers. Pharmacogenomics 2016; 17:1913-1930. [PMID: 27790929 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2016-0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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AIM To determine allele and genotype frequencies of genes influencing anti-epileptic drug therapy in Mexican-Mestizo (MM) healthy volunteers, and to evaluate whether these are different from those reported for other populations. SUBJECTS & METHODS Thirty-nine variants of CYP3A5, EPHX1, NR1I2, HNF4A, UGT1A1, UGT2B7, ABCC2, RALBP1, SCN1A, SCN2A and GABRA1 were genotyped in 300 MM healthy volunteers. RESULTS All studied alleles were presented in MM, except for seven UGT1A1 variants (*6-8, 14, 15, 27 and 29). Allele and genotype frequencies showed interethnic variations when compared with European, Asian and African populations. Allele frequencies of greater than 30% were observed in ten genes. CONCLUSION The results presented regarding the frequencies and interethnic differences of these polymorphisms should be taken into account for future pharmacogenetic studies of anti-epileptic drugs in MM patients with epilepsy.
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- Ingrid Fricke-Galindo
- Doctorate in Biological & Health Sciences, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Campus Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Biological Systems, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Campus Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Neurogenetics & Molecular Biology, National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery Manuel Velasco Suárez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- CICAB Clinical Research Centre, Extremadura University Hospital & Medical School, Servicio Extremeño de Salud, Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chemistry Faculty, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.,Department of Neuropharmacology, National Institute of Neurology & Neurosurgery Manuel Velasco Suárez, Mexico City, Mexico
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- CICAB Clinical Research Centre, Extremadura University Hospital & Medical School, Servicio Extremeño de Salud, Badajoz, Spain
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- CICAB Clinical Research Centre, Extremadura University Hospital & Medical School, Servicio Extremeño de Salud, Badajoz, Spain
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- Department of Biological Systems, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Campus Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
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Ma CL, Wu XY, Jiao Z, Hong Z, Wu ZY, Zhong MK. SCN1A, ABCC2 and UGT2B7 gene polymorphisms in association with individualized oxcarbazepine therapy. Pharmacogenomics 2016; 16:347-60. [PMID: 25823783 DOI: 10.2217/pgs.14.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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AIM Associations between the effects of SCN1A, SCN2A, ABCC2 and UGT2B7 genetic polymorphisms and oxcarbazepine (OXC) maintenance doses in Han Chinese epileptic patients were investigated. PATIENTS & METHODS Genetic polymorphisms were detected in 184 epileptic patients receiving OXC monotherapy by high-resolution melting curve and TaqMan method. RESULTS Carriers of the SCN1A IVS5-91G>A, UGT2B7 c.802T>C and ABCC2 c.1249G>A variant alleles required significantly higher OXC maintenance doses than noncarriers (p < 0.05). Corresponding relative ln (concentration-dose ratios) values for SCN1A IVS5-91 variants differed by the genotypic order GG > GA > AA. CONCLUSION SCN1A, UGT2B7 and ABCC2 genetic polymorphisms are associated with OXC maintenance doses and may be useful for the personalization of OXC therapy in epileptic patients. Further studies are needed. Original submitted 6 June 2014; Revision submitted 5 September 2014.
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- Chun-Lai Ma
- Department of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wu Lu Mu Qi M Rd, Shanghai 200040, China
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Baghel R, Jajodia A, Grover S, Kukreti R. Research Highlights: Highlights from the latest articles focusing on a new gene set for better drug response prediction of epilepsy patients. Pharmacogenomics 2014; 15:581-6. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs.14.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Ruchi Baghel
- Genomics & Molecular Medicine Unit, Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Mall Road, Delhi 110 007, India
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- Genomics & Molecular Medicine Unit, Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Mall Road, Delhi 110 007, India
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- Genomics & Molecular Medicine Unit, Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Mall Road, Delhi 110 007, India
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- Genomics & Molecular Medicine Unit, Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Mall Road, Delhi 110 007, India
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Haerian BS, Baum L, Kwan P, Tan HJ, Raymond AA, Mohamed Z. SCN1A, SCN2A and SCN3A gene polymorphisms and responsiveness to antiepileptic drugs: a multicenter cohort study and meta-analysis. Pharmacogenomics 2014; 14:1153-66. [PMID: 23859570 DOI: 10.2217/pgs.13.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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AIM Approximately a third of newly diagnosed epilepsy patients do not respond to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Evidence suggests that low penetrance variants in the genes of drug targets such as voltage-gated sodium channels may be involved in drug responsiveness. To examine this hypothesis, we compared data from two epilepsy cohorts from Malaysia and Hong Kong, as well as a meta-analysis from published data. MATERIALS & METHODS Genotype analysis of 39 polymorphisms located in the SCN1A, SCN2A and SCN3A genes was performed on 1504 epilepsy patients from Malaysia and Hong Kong who were receiving AEDs. Meta-analysis was performed for pooled data of SCN1A rs3812718 and rs2298771, and SCN2A rs17183814 polymorphisms. RESULTS Our data from the Hong Kong and Malaysia cohorts showed no significant allele, genotype and haplotype association of polymorphisms in the SCN1A, SCN2A, and SCN3A genes with drug responsiveness in epilepsy. This finding was supported by a meta-analysis for SCN1A rs3812718 and rs2298771, and for SCN2A rs17183814 polymorphisms. CONCLUSION Our comprehensive study suggests that common polymorphisms in SCN1A, SCN2A and SCN3A do not play major roles in influencing response to AEDs. Original submitted 11 March 2013; Revision submitted 31 May 2013.
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- Batoul Sadat Haerian
- Pharmacogenomics Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Piana C, Antunes NDJ, Della Pasqua O. Implications of pharmacogenetics for the therapeutic use of antiepileptic drugs. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2014; 10:341-58. [PMID: 24460510 DOI: 10.1517/17425255.2014.872630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease manifesting as recurrent seizures. Despite the availability of numerous antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), one-third of the patients are not responsive to treatment. Such inter-individual variability in the response to AEDs may be partly explained by genetic differences. This review summarizes the pharmacogenetics (PGx) of AEDs. In addition, a model-based approach is presented that enables the integration of PGx data with other relevant sources of variability, such as demographic characteristics and co-medications. AREAS COVERED A comprehensive overview is provided of the data available in the literature on the evidence for correlations between genetic mutations and pharmacokinetic (PK) and/or pharmacodynamics (PD) of AEDs. This information is then used in an integrated manner in the second part, where PGx differences are parameterized as covariates in PK and PKPD models. EXPERT OPINION Polymorphisms are profuse in the PK and PD of AEDs. However, understanding of their clinical implication remains limited due to the lack of methodologies that discriminate the contribution of other sources of variability in CNS exposure to drugs. A model-based approach, in which other intrinsic (e.g., demographic covariates) and extrinsic (e.g., drug-drug interactions) factors are evaluated concurrently is needed to ensure optimization and individualization of treatment in epileptic patients.
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- Chiara Piana
- Leiden University, LACDR, Division of Pharmacology , Leiden , The Netherlands
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Effects of EPHX1, SCN1A and CYP3A4 genetic polymorphisms on plasma carbamazepine concentrations and pharmacoresistance in Chinese patients with epilepsy. Epilepsy Res 2013; 107:231-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2013.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2012] [Revised: 08/24/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ashraf MN, Gavrilovici C, Shah SUA, Shaheen F, Choudhary MI, Rahman AU, Fahnestock M, Simjee SU, Poulter MO. A novel anticonvulsant modulates voltage-gated sodium channel inactivation and prevents kindling-induced seizures. J Neurochem 2013; 126:651-61. [PMID: 23796540 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.12352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2013] [Revised: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 06/10/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Here, we explore the mechanism of action of isoxylitone (ISOX), a molecule discovered in the plant Delphinium denudatum, which has been shown to have anticonvulsant properties. Patch-clamp electrophysiology assayed the activity of ISOX on voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) in both cultured neurons and brain slices isolated from controls and rats with experimental epilepsy(kindling model). Quantitative transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) (QPCR) assessed brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) mRNA expression in kindled rats, and kindled rats treated with ISOX. ISOX suppressed sodium current (I(Na)) showing an IC50 value of 185 nM in cultured neurons. ISOX significantly slowed the recovery from inactivation (ISOX τ = 18.7 ms; Control τ = 9.4 ms; p < 0.001). ISOX also enhanced the development of inactivation by shifting the Boltzmann curve to more hyperpolarized potentials by -11.2 mV (p < 0.05). In naive and electrically kindled cortical neurons, the IC50 for sodium current block was identical to that found in cultured neurons. ISOX prevented kindled stage 5 seizures and decreased the enhanced BDNF mRNA expression that is normally associated with kindling (p < 0.05). Overall, our data show that ISOX is a potent inhibitor of VGSCs that stabilizes steady-state inactivation while slowing recovery and enhancing inactivation development. Like many other sodium channel blocker anti-epileptic drugs, the suppression of BDNF mRNA expression that usually occurs with kindling is likely a secondary outcome that nevertheless would suppress epileptogenesis. These data show a new class of anti-seizure compound that inhibits sodium channel function and prevents the development of epileptic seizures.
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- Muhammad N Ashraf
- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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Kumari R, Lakhan R, Kumar S, Garg R, Misra U, Kalita J, Mittal B. SCN1AIVS5-91G>A polymorphism is associated with susceptibility to epilepsy but not with drug responsiveness. Biochimie 2013; 95:1350-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2013.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2012] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are used by millions of people worldwide for the treatment of epilepsy, as well as in many other neurological and psychiatric conditions. They are frequently associated with adverse effects (AEs), which have an impact on the tolerability and success of treatment. Half the people who develop intolerable AEs discontinue treatment early on after initiation, while the majority of people will continue to be exposed to their effects for long periods of time. The long-term safety of AEDs reflects their potential for chronic, cumulative dose effects; rare, but potentially serious late idiosyncratic effects; late, dose-related effects; and delayed, teratogenic or neurodevelopmental effects. These AEs can affect every body system and are usually insidious. With the exception of delayed effects, most other late or chronic AEs are reversible. To date, there is no clear evidence of a carcinogenic effect of AEDs in humans. While physicians are aware of the long-term AEs of old AEDs (the traditional liver enzyme-inducing AEDs and valproate), information about AEs of new AEDs (such as lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, topiramate or zonisamide), particularly of their teratogenic effects, has emerged over the years. Sporadic publications have raised issues about AEs of the newer AEDs eslicarbazepine, retigabine, rufinamide, lacosamide and perampanel but their long-term safety profiles may take years to be fully appreciated. Physicians should not only be aware of the late and chronic AEs of AEDs but should systematically enquire and screen for these according to the individual AED AE profile. Care should be taken for individuals with comorbid conditions that may render them more susceptible to specific AEs. Prevention and appropriate management of long-term AED AEs is expected to improve adherence to treatment, quality of life and control of epilepsy.
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