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Pharmacogenetics: a general review on progress to date.

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  • 1Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK.

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|October 18, 2017
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Pharmacogenetics, the study of genetic influences on drug response, is crucial for safe prescribing of certain medications. Advances in genetic technology are driving personalized medicine and increasing the need for pharmacogenetic testing.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Pharmacology
  • Personalized Medicine

Background:

  • Pharmacogenetics, while not new, has gained prominence due to advances in gene cloning and DNA sequencing.
  • Increased understanding highlights its relevance in modern drug prescribing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of pharmacogenetics in relation to drug prescribing.
  • To identify areas of consensus and controversy regarding pharmacogenetic testing.
  • To explore future directions in personalized prescribing.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive literature review of published studies on genes and drug responses.
  • Analysis of current clinical applications and controversies in pharmacogenetics.

Main Results:

Keywords:
abacavirclopidogrelcytochrome P450pharmacogeneticspharmacogenomicspolymorphismthiopurine methyltransferasewarfarin

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  • Pharmacogenetic testing is essential for the safe use of specific drugs like thiopurines and abacavir.
  • Wider application for drugs such as warfarin and clopidogrel remains debated due to unclear overall benefits.

    • Conclusions:

    • Direct-to-consumer genetic information is rising, increasing demand for personalized prescriptions.
    • Large-scale genome projects provide valuable data for personalized prescribing.
    • Future research should focus on developing drugs targeting specific genetic risk factors.