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Gentile G, De Luca O, Del Casale A, Salerno G, Simmaco M, Borro M. Frequencies of Combined Dysfunction of Cytochromes P450 2C9, 2C19, and 2D6 in an Italian Cohort: Suggestions for a More Appropriate Medication Prescribing Process. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12696. [PMID: 37628884 PMCID: PMC10454797 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Improper drug prescription is a main cause of both drug-related harms (inefficacy and toxicity) and ineffective spending and waste of the healthcare system's resources. Nowadays, strategies to support an improved, informed prescription process may benefit from the adequate use of pharmacogenomic testing. Using next-generation sequencing, we analyzed the genomic profile for three major cytochromes P450 (CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6) and studied the frequencies of dysfunctional isozymes (e.g., poor, intermediate, or rapid/ultra-rapid metabolizers) in a cohort of 298 Italian subjects. We found just 14.8% of subjects with a fully normal set of cytochromes, whereas 26.5% of subjects had combined cytochrome dysfunction (more than one isozyme involved). As improper drug prescription is more frequent, and more burdening, in polytreated patients, since drug-drug interactions also cause patient harm, we discuss the potential benefits of a more comprehensive PGX testing approach to support informed drug selection in such patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giovanna Gentile
- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza University, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (G.G.); (G.S.); (M.S.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Unit, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Unit, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology and Health Studies, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189 Roma, Italy;
- Unit of Psychiatry, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza University, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (G.G.); (G.S.); (M.S.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Unit, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza University, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (G.G.); (G.S.); (M.S.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Unit, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza University, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy; (G.G.); (G.S.); (M.S.)
- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry, Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Unit, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035/1039, 00189 Rome, Italy
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Ozben T. SMART and GREEN LABORATORIES. How to implement IVDR, emerging technologies and sustainable practices in medical laboratories? Clin Chem Lab Med 2023; 61:531-534. [PMID: 36749317 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2023-0091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Tomris Ozben
- Medical Faculty, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Türkiye.,Medical Faculty, Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Ph.D. Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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