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Prakasham K, Pan TY, Tan CH, Wu CF, Chandra P, Cheng CM, Chen W, Tsai WC, Ponnusamy VK, Wu MT. A rapid and sensitive analytical methodology for the simultaneous biomonitoring of two direct oral anticoagulant drugs and their major metabolites in thromboembolic disordered patients samples for clinical evaluations. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1717:464689. [PMID: 38295740 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.464689] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
Apixaban and dabigatran are the two major direct oral anticoagulant drugs to treat thromboembolic disordered patients. Increasing the clinical application for the thromboembolic disorder and monitoring the concentrations of apixaban, dabigatran, and their metabolites are essential in most clinical circumstances. In this work, we developed a rapid analytical methodology comprising of vortex-assisted salt-enhanced liquid-liquid microextraction technique coupled with UHPLC-MS/MS for the extraction and simultaneous determination of two major direct oral anticoagulant drugs (apixaban, dabigatran), and their two major metabolites from plasma, serum, and urine samples of patients. The developed method was optimized with various procedural steps and validated to study the analytical merits. The developed method yielded a good detection limit of 0.01 ∼ 0.37 ng/mL, 0.01 ∼ 0.32 ng/ml, and 0.01 ∼ 0.27 ng/mL for four target analytes in the plasma, serum, and urine matrices. Moreover, extraction recoveries ranged from 85.11 - 113.57% (for plasma), 89.63 - 110.47% (for serum), and 87.44 -106.79% (for urine samples) with 8.78% RSD. In addition, the method exhibited good R2 values of 0.999 for all four target analytes, and the specificity and carryover study revealed no carryover effect from the UHPLC-MS/MS system for determining the apixaban, dabigatran, and their metabolites. Due to the above advantages, the developed analytical technique was applied to examine 11 real-time clinical patients' samples, and the observed results were satisfactory for all three different sample matrices. Therefore, this analytical method can be applied for biomonitoring apixaban, dabigatran, and their two major metabolites with high sensitivity in a short time for various clinical applications.
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- Karthikeyan Prakasham
- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; International Master Program of Translational Medicine, National United University, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Bio-Physio Sensors and Nanobioengineering, School of Biochemical, Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City-807, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Precision Environmental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Ph.D. Program in Environmental and Occupational Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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De Simone M, Conti V, Palermo G, De Maria L, Iaconetta G. Advancements in Glioma Care: Focus on Emerging Neurosurgical Techniques. Biomedicines 2023; 12:8. [PMID: 38275370 PMCID: PMC10813759 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010008] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Despite significant advances in understanding the molecular pathways of glioma, translating this knowledge into effective long-term solutions remains a challenge. Indeed, gliomas pose a significant challenge to neurosurgical oncology because of their diverse histopathological features, genetic heterogeneity, and clinical manifestations. Relevant sections: This study focuses on glioma complexity by reviewing recent advances in their management, also considering new classification systems and emerging neurosurgical techniques. To bridge the gap between new neurosurgical approaches and standards of care, the importance of molecular diagnosis and the use of techniques such as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and focused ultrasound (FUS) are emphasized, exploring how the integration of molecular knowledge with emerging neurosurgical approaches can personalize and improve the treatment of gliomas. CONCLUSIONS The choice between LITT and FUS should be tailored to each case, considering factors such as tumor characteristics and patient health. LITT is favored for larger, complex tumors, while FUS is standard for smaller, deep-seated ones. Both techniques are equally effective for small and superficial tumors. Our study provides clear guidance for treating pediatric low-grade gliomas and highlights the crucial roles of LITT and FUS in managing high-grade gliomas in adults. This research sets the stage for improved patient care and future developments in the field of neurosurgery.
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- Matteo De Simone
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy; (V.C.); (G.P.); (G.I.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy; (V.C.); (G.P.); (G.I.)
- Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics Unit, University Hospital “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi, D’Aragona”, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy; (V.C.); (G.P.); (G.I.)
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- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy;
- Unit of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Italy; (V.C.); (G.P.); (G.I.)
- Neurosurgery Unit, University Hospital “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi, D’Aragona”, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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Integrated Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics Model and Simulation of the Ticagrelor Effect on Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Clin Pharmacokinet 2023; 62:435-447. [PMID: 36735213 DOI: 10.1007/s40262-022-01208-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Data available for pharmacokinetics (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) of ticagrelor and significant endogenous/exogenous factors or biomarkers related to bleeding events in both healthy and clinical patients are limited. OBJECTIVE Based on PK and PD data from multicenter healthy subjects and patients, we aimed to establish an integrated approach towards population PK (pop PK) and the PD model of ticagrelor. METHODS This study was conducted as a multicenter, prospective clinical registration study involving both healthy subjects and clinical patients. The integrated Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) models were characterized based on PK/PD [ticagrelor concentration, aggregation baseline (BASE), P2Y12 response unit (PRU) and inhibition rate (INHIBIT)] data from 175 healthy volunteers. The model was corrected by sparse PD (BASE, PRU and INHIBIT) data from 208 patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The correlations between PD biomarkers and clinically relevant bleedings in 1 year were explored. RESULTS A one-compartment, linear model with first-order absorption was adopted as PK model. Food status (FOOD) and body weight (WT) significantly influenced clearance and improved the fitting degree of the PK model, while SEX was selected as the covariates of the PD model. For patients taking ticagrelor 90 mg, the peak value [mean (95% CI)] of PRU was 355.15 (344.24-366.06) and the trough value was 3.64 (3.14-4.15). The PRU mean parameters were basically within the expected range (80-200) of the literature suggestions. CONCLUSION A fixed dose of ticagrelor, without adjusting the dosing regimen other than covariates of FOOD/WT/SEX, could be used in patients with acute coronary syndromes, and the standard regimen could be used in Chinese patients from the perspective of exposure.
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Conti V, Manzo V, De Bellis E, Stefanelli B, Sellitto C, Bertini N, Corbi G, Ferrara N, Filippelli A. Opposite Response to Vitamin K Antagonists: A Report of Two Cases and Systematic Review of Literature. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12101578. [PMID: 36294717 PMCID: PMC9605490 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12101578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) are used in the prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic disorders. Despite a high efficacy, their narrow therapeutic window and high response variability hamper their management. Several patients experience fluctuations in dose−response and are at increased risk of over- or under-anticoagulation. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the prothrombin time/international normalized ratio to determine the so-called stable dose and to adjust the dosage accordingly. Three polymorphisms, CYP2C9∗2, CYP2C9∗3 and VKORC1-1639G>A, are associated with increased sensitivity to VKAs. Other polymorphisms are associated with a request for a higher dose and VKA resistance. We described the clinical cases of two patients who were referred to the Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics Unit of the University Hospital of Salerno for pharmacological counseling. One of them showed hypersensitivity and the other one was resistant to VKAs. A systematic review was performed to identify randomized clinical trials investigating the impact of pharmacogenetic testing on increased sensitivity and resistance to VKAs. Although international guidelines are available and information on the genotype-guided dosing approach has been included in VKA drug labels, VKA pharmacogenetic testing is not commonly required. The clinical cases and the results of the systematically reviewed RCTs demonstrate that the pharmacogenetic-based VKA dosing model represents a valuable resource for reducing VKA-associated adverse events.
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- Valeria Conti
- Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona University Hospital, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona University Hospital, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona University Hospital, 84131 Salerno, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.D.B.); (B.S.); Tel.: +39-089-672-424 (E.D.B.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
- Correspondence: (E.D.B.); (B.S.); Tel.: +39-089-672-424 (E.D.B.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA Società Benefit, 82037 Telese, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy
- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona University Hospital, 84131 Salerno, Italy
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Dai MF, Guo ST, Ke YJ, Wang BY, Yu F, Xu H, Gu ZC, Ge WH. The Use of Oral Anticoagulation Is Not Associated With a Reduced Risk of Mortality in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:781192. [PMID: 35431952 PMCID: PMC9008218 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.781192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Hypercoagulability and thromboembolic events are associated with poor prognosis in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Whether chronic oral anticoagulation (OAC) improve the prognosis is yet controversial. The present study aimed to investigate the association between the chronic OAC and clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were comprehensively searched to identify studies that evaluated OAC for COVID-19 until 24 July 2021. Random-effects model meta-analyses were performed to pool the relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of all-cause mortality and intensive care unit (ICU) admission as primary and secondary outcomes, respectively. According to the type of oral anticoagulants [direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) or vitamin K antagonists (VKAs)], subgroup and interaction analyses were performed to compare DOACs and VKAs. Meta-regression was performed to explore the potential confounders on all-cause mortality. Results: A total of 12 studies involving 30,646 patients met the inclusion criteria. The results confirmed that chronic OAC did not reduce the risk of all-cause mortality (RR: 0.92; 95% CI 0.82–1.03; p = 0.165) or ICU admission (RR: 0.65; 95% CI 0.40–1.04; p = 0.073) in patients with COVID-19 compared to those without OAC. The chronic use of DOACs did not reduce the risk of all-cause mortality compared to VKAs (Pinteraction = 0.497) in subgroup and interaction analyses. The meta-regression failed to detect any potential confounding on all-cause mortality. Conclusion: COVID-19 patients with chronic OAC were not associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and ICU admission compared to those without OAC, and the results were consistent across DOACs and VKA subgroups. Systematic Review Registration:clinicaltrials.gov, identifier CRD42021269764.
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- Meng-Fei Dai
- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China
- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The People’s Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Anqing Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Hang Xu, ; Zhi-Chun Gu, ; Wei-Hong Ge,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hang Xu, ; Zhi-Chun Gu, ; Wei-Hong Ge,
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Hang Xu, ; Zhi-Chun Gu, ; Wei-Hong Ge,
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Zeng Y, Cao S, Chen M, Fang C, Ouyang W. GABRA1 and GABRB2 Polymorphisms are Associated with Propofol Susceptibility. Pharmgenomics Pers Med 2022; 15:105-117. [PMID: 35173461 PMCID: PMC8841664 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s348170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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- Youjie Zeng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People’s Republic of China
- Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Wen Ouyang, Department of Anesthesiology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Hirata TDC, Dagli-Hernandez C, Genvigir FDV, Lauschke VM, Zhou Y, Hirata MH, Hirata RDC. Cardiovascular Pharmacogenomics: An Update on Clinical Studies of Antithrombotic Drugs in Brazilian Patients. Mol Diagn Ther 2021; 25:735-755. [PMID: 34357562 DOI: 10.1007/s40291-021-00549-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs effectively prevent thrombotic events in patients with cardiovascular diseases, ischemic stroke, peripheral vascular diseases, and other thromboembolic diseases. However, genetic and non-genetic factors affect the response to antithrombotic therapy and can increase the risk of adverse events. This narrative review discusses pharmacogenomic studies on antithrombotic drugs commonly prescribed in Brazil. Multiple Brazilian studies assessed the impact of pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) gene variants on warfarin response. The reduced function alleles CYP2C9*2 and CYP2C9*3, and VKORC1 rs9923231 (c.-1639G>A) are associated with increased sensitivity to warfarin and a low dose requirement to prevent bleeding episodes, whereas CYP4F2 rs2108622 (p.Val433Met) carriers have higher dose requirements (warfarin resistance). These deleterious variants and non-genetic factors (age, gender, body weight, co-administered drugs, food interactions, and others) account for up to 63% of the warfarin dose variability. Few pharmacogenomics studies have explored antiplatelet drugs in Brazilian cohorts, finding associations between CYP2C19*2, PON1 rs662 and ABCC3 rs757421 genotypes and platelet responsiveness or clopidogrel PK in subjects with coronary artery disease (CAD) or acute coronary syndrome (ACS), whereas ITGB3 contributes to aspirin PK but not platelet responsiveness in diabetic patients. Brazilian guidelines on anticoagulants and antiplatelets recommend the use of a platelet aggregation test or genotyping only in selected cases of ACS subjects without ST-segment elevation taking clopidogrel, and also suggest CYP2C9 and VKORC1 genotyping before starting warfarin therapy to assess the risk of bleeding episodes or warfarin resistance.
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- Thiago Dominguez Crespo Hirata
- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 580, Sao Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 580, Sao Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 580, Sao Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Solna, Sweden.,Dr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Stuttgart, 70376, Germany
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 580, Sao Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analyses, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes 580, Sao Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil.
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