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Pharmacogenetic tools for malaria and TB in the Developing World
Pedro Eduardo Ferreira1,2, Isa Cavaco2,3, José Pedro Gil1,2
1Malaria Research, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Rätzius väg 10, plan 5, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden. jose.pedro.gil@ki.se.
Personalized Medicine
|May 24, 2018
Summary
Personalized medicine using pharmacogenetics for malaria and TB is promising. Polymorphic genes for amodiaquine and isoniazid metabolism offer potential for safer drug use in developing nations.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacogenetics
- Infectious Diseases
- Drug Metabolism
Background:
- Malaria and TB treatments involve high drug exposures, with amodiaquine and isoniazid being key drugs.
- Both amodiaquine and isoniazid are linked to severe adverse events.
- These drugs undergo polymorphic metabolism via CYP2C8 and N-acetyltransferase 2, respectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the rationale for using pharmacogenetics in malaria and TB treatment.
- To assess the feasibility of applying pharmacogenetic-based personalized medicine in developing countries for these diseases.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on amodiaquine and isoniazid metabolism.
- Analysis of genetic polymorphisms in CYP2C8 and N-acetyltransferase 2.
- Evaluation of the potential for personalized medicine in resource-limited settings.
Main Results:
- CYP2C8 and N-acetyltransferase 2 genetic polymorphisms are strong candidates for pharmacogenetic applications.
- The polymorphic nature of these enzymes impacts drug efficacy and safety.
- Current infrastructure and accessibility in developing nations pose challenges for implementation.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacogenetics holds significant potential for optimizing malaria and TB treatment safety and efficacy.
- Implementing personalized medicine for these diseases in developing countries requires addressing logistical and economic barriers.
- Further research and infrastructure development are crucial for successful pharmacogenetic integration.
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