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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2023

Population Pharmacogenomics in Croatia: Evaluating the PGx Allele Frequency and the Impact of Treatment Efficiency.

Vid Matišić, Petar Brlek, Luka Bulić, Vilim Molnar, Marina Dasović, Dragan Primorac

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 4 countries.

Vid MatišićSt Catherine Specialty Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-4536-285X
Petar BrlekSt Catherine Specialty Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-8022-4095
Luka BulićSchool of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-6522-891X
Vilim MolnarSt Catherine Specialty Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Marina DasovićSchool of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Dragan PrimoracSt Catherine Specialty Hospital, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-5565-080X
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of mortality, and pharmacogenomics (PGx) offers the potential to optimize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing ADRs. However, there is a lack of data on the Croatian population, highlighting the need for investigating the most common alleles, genotypes, and phenotypes to establish national guidelines for drug use.

methodsA single-center retrospective cross-sectional study was performed to examine the allele, genotype, and phenotype frequencies of drug-metabolizing enzymes, receptors, and other proteins in a random sample of 522 patients from Croatia using a 28-gene PGx panel.

resultsAllele frequencies, genotypes, and phenotypes for the investigated genes were determined. No statistically significant differences were found between the Croatian and European populations for most analyzed genes. The most common genotypes observed in the patients resulted in normal metabolism rates. However, some genes showed higher frequencies of altered metabolism rates.

conclusionsThis study provides insights into the allele, genotype, and phenotype frequencies of drug-metabolizing enzymes, receptors, and other associated proteins in the Croatian population. The findings contribute to optimizing drug use guidelines, potentially reducing ADRs, and improving therapeutic efficacy. Further research is needed to tailor population-specific interventions based on these findings and their long-term benefits.

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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsPharmacogeneticsCroatiaCross-Sectional StudiesGene FrequencyHumansRetrospective Studiesallele frequenciesdrug-metabolizing enzymespharmacogenomics

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PMID37686303
PMCPMC10487565
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